It is difficult for me to decide whether the following words constitute a true technical review or more of a personal reflection on the merits of digital medium format photography. Is a physically larger, medium…
Photography, particularly street photography, is an art form. And like any art form, success is found by capturing something deeper, an essence, a meaning, something visceral and emotive, something real and complete. A photographer does…
After a brief count and through a hazy recollection, it turns out I’ve tested, evaluated, and otherwise been fortunate enough to review nearly eighty different pieces of photography gear over the last five years. Eighteen…
When you purchase your first DSLR or mirrorless camera, you will need to invest some time in learning your way around all of the little buttons, dials, and settings. Unlike basic point and shoots, DSLR…
Back in February of 2019, we brought you the first look at the Centennial Series-2 tripod and Highline Ballhead from the Colorado Tripod Company. Both the Centennial Series-2 and the Highline remain the flagship members…
If you’re an enthusiast photographer, you probably already have a great bag for your camera. But, what do you actually carry in there? Anything missing? Raw photography talent and patience may yield you a great…
Clients love a strong brand – it speaks to them at an almost subconscious level. If you are in the photography business, having a brand is crucial for your success. The term ‘brand’ is usually…
The visual power of a crisp, in-focus image can draw us into a photograph and make us feel like we’re a part of it. It’s no wonder that we often agonize over making sure that…
Nothing is more critical for an up and coming brand than to improve its marketing strategy. And a great way to get your marketing right is with content, more specifically, product photographs. Photographic material conveys…
Whether we realize it or not, many of us have shaky hands. It’s a common phenomenon among photographers to have blurry photos, especially when shooting hand-held (without a tripod). It’s undoubtedly one of the most…
If I’ve learned anything over my many years making photographs, it’s that good things often come in very small packages. Now, that’s not to say that there aren’t equally great things which arrive in enormous…
In this Photoshop tutorial, we’ll edit a photograph and give it a great film and analog look. Light leaks, vignetting, flares, noise, & blurs all are part of the vintage aesthetic. I’ll show you how…