I recently asked some professional photographers I know about their lens preferences. One friend opened his camera bag and showed me the only three lenses he owns—the 16-35mm f/2.8L, a 24-70mm f/2.8 L II, and…
Photography isn't all about technical craft and Photoshop. Taking unique pictures requires being in great situations, in great locations, or around great people. You could be the most skilled photographer in the world, but if…
Lightroom is one of the most popular options for photo editing, and with good reason. Those who process a large number of photos can increase efficiency and decrease the time spent processing and editing thanks…
Nikon just announced the features of its new premier DSLR, the Nikon D4S. We caught a glimpse of the new D4S in January at CES 2014, but this is the first time we have been…
Photo opportunities are great. But there’s nothing worse than looking over your shots later, and realizing that you didn’t get a single one worth keeping. If you're like me, this happens from time to time.…
In his respected work, Ways of Seeing, the art critic John Berger comments that: unlike any other visual image, a photograph is not a rendering, an imitation or an interpretation of its subject, but actually…
Ah, the dreaded photographer’s block! More people may be familiar with the old writer’s block, but photographer’s block is just as impeding and equally frustrating! So how do you handle it? How do you banish…
Rules tend to get a lot of flak, but deep down inside, most of us know that rules are designed to make life better. With photography, it’s no exception. The rules of photography are based…
Sony developed their compact camera system for people who crave professional caliber image quality but don't want the bulk, complexity, and price of a high resolution DSLR. The NEX-6, released less than two years ago—and…
Fashion photographers are able to fulfil many different types of work, from photographing ads to taking portraits to shooting magazine covers. Many aspects of fashion photography are prevalent in many more photographic situations such as…
In 2006, the Grand Canyon was voted as the new Eighth Wonder of the World. Known for it’s expansive views of beautifully shifted tectonic plates, it welcomes visitors from all over the world each year.…
Located more than 900 miles south of Moscow, Sochi is known as the “Russian Riviera”. It’s an interesting place not only for tourists, but also for photographers who want to capture its unique beauty. The…