Traffic and Light Trails – How to Shoot Like a Pro
If you’ve ever thought that light trails from traffic were just about the coolest thing you’ve ever seen, you could be forgiven for that... because they are stellar to look at in pictures! Gaze at…
4 Can’t-Miss Tips for Developing Your Creative Vision
Developing creative vision in photography is an often-neglected subject. This is unfortunate, as vision is one of the most important aspects of photography. Without artistic vision, a photograph is just a photo. But with vision,…
How to Photograph Sacred Places
Taking photos of sacred places, like Churches or Basilicas, is not easy. It’s not that they do not have appeal; they do. In fact, majority of the world’s most sacred places make for very interesting…
6 Ways Effective Backgrounds Improve Photography
Mastering the art of effective backgrounds is one of the fastest ways to improve your photography. For better or worse, the background can have a major impact on the composition of a photo. Photos with…
4 Tips for Springtime Family Photo Sessions
Spring seems to be one of the most popular seasons for portraits, and what’s not to love? You have gorgeous lighting, beautiful budding scenery, and tons of beautifully colored flowers. If you are in need…
First Impressions Review of the New Leica T
The Leica brand is synonymous with the rangefinder camera. Many modern compact mirrorless digital cameras reflect the retro styling of 35mm Leica rangefinder designs. When I look at the simplicity and 50s styling of a…
5 Surefire Ways to Get Noticed as a Photographer
Let’s face it: as a photographer, you’re always looking for the next best way to get noticed by clients, audiences and publications. Of course, you could always be the type of photographer who doesn’t really…
Why I Don’t Shoot Weddings
When people find out that I’m a photographer, they often immediately ask if I shoot weddings. There seems to be a belief amongst the general public that all photographers do shoot weddings. It doesn’t seem…
4 Reasons Every Photographer Should Own a Prime Lens
In my years as a photographer, one of the best things I've discovered is how awesome prime lenses are. Now, prime lenses aren't nearly as popular as their zoom counterparts. People new to photography rarely…
The Original Canon 5D is Still Going Strong
I still frequently use a Canon 5D Classic or "Mark I" – the first affordable full-frame DSLR released almost 10 years ago. This might be a point of contention with other photographers, but I think…
Common Ways Photographers Screw up Proper Lighting
Screwing up lighting in shots is one of the most basic, common and widespread mistakes that photographers can’t seem to stop themselves from doing. Though lighting is a fundamental aspect of taking pictures, it’s still…
10 Wacky Photography Hacks That Work
Most of us are always on the lookout for new, inventive ways to get amazing results with photography. While we all love new gear, sometimes you just can't justify a $150 fisheye for a one…