Photo exhibitions are great opportunities for excited and ambitious photographers to showcase their work beyond just the safety of their friends and family. They’re also a stellar opportunity to develop a thicker skin, as your…
Photography is a career where you never stop learning, no matter how many years you’ve been in the business. And, whilst you can learn a lot of things before you start out as a pro…
Night sky photos can be absolutely breathtaking. And with new and powerful cameras anyone can do it. That being, night sky photography can still present some challenges, especially for beginners. If you are considering taking…
Fujifilm announced the x70 back in January 2016 as their latest pro compact camera in the X-Series lineup. It is mainly geared towards serious enthusiasts and street photographers who travel a lot and want a…
The invention of digital cameras has made a lot of things easier for photographers, but it’s also made us a bit lazy. Probably the most overused phrase in photography nowadays is, “I’ll just fix it…
Photography is fun as a hobby, but it takes on another rewarding twist when you start to explore clever ways of making money off of your art. The Internet is replete with many, different ways…
If we’re being honest, most of us probably haven’t read our camera manual from cover to cover (it’s ok)! But digital cameras are very clever animals and they can do a lot more than you…
There comes a time in every photographer’s journey when he or she wants to stop the background from interfering in your snapshot. There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “photography is the art…
Rim lighting is a light source that usually comes in from the side or behind your subject and that is facing the camera – it is also often referred to as backlighting. Rim lighting is…
Some of today’s established professional photographers started out as assistants or apprentices. They received hands-on training and education by being the photographers’ right hand men. Many prefer to do things this way because the experiences…
Fall is a beautiful season for photography; the trees are awash in a dazzling array of vibrant colors, and striking, colorful leaves are everywhere. It’s also the time of year for soft shadows and beautiful…
The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro (OS) HSM is a refreshingly unique lens in a market of “walk around” lenses. While some standard zoom lenses (not all) have apparently decided to opt for a 24-70mm…