Monthly Archives: December 2016

The 1 Post Processing Adjustment Needed for Killer Sunrise/Sunset Images and Happy New Year!

On this day in Shenandoah National Park, white-tailed deer and more specifically, fawns, were my primary target. However, I knew that sunsets from the Big Meadows area were often beautiful and therefore, I coordinated my efforts to be in position … Continue reading

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PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver – $119.00 Shipped (Reg. $149.00)

B&H has the PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver available for $ 119.00 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $ 149.00.   Product Highlights   Combination Transmitter and Receiver Frequency: 340-354 MHz (FCC/IC) Long Range of 1640′ 32 Channels and Quad-Zone Triggering Auto-Sensing … Continue reading

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How to Draw With Light as a Light Painting Photographer

Paradoxically, photographer Brian Hart claims that the images he produces aren’t really photographs. Instead, he thinks of his light source as a pen, while his camera serves as a piece of paper. In truth, Hart paints with the light in a way that differs … Continue reading

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Nikon Japan Warns of Image Corruption with Transfer2/View NX-i on macOS Sierra

Nikon Japan has released a product advisory warning that images may be corrupted when using Nikon Trasnfer 2 with View NX-i. See below for the Google translated version of the Nikon announcement. Thank you very much for your continued patronage … Continue reading

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12 New Year’s Resolutions to Make You a Better Photographer

How To Make this your year for improving your game. Want to get better as a photographer? Here are some resolutions to get you started. Popular Photography

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Lightroom Coffee Break: Adding Photos to a Target Collection

  From the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom YouTube Channel:   Lightroom tips and tricks in 60 seconds or less from longtime Lightroom team member Benjamin Warde.   B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions. Canon and Nikon News, Deals and What’s New … Continue reading

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Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS Contemporary Lens, the Raccoon and a Hot Deal

While actively reviewing a lens, I generally have it mounted and ready to capture any appropriate subject that comes available. On this day, it was a raccoon that provided the entertainment and the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS Contemporary was … Continue reading

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The Camera Collector: A Look Inside a Photographer’s Passion

For many, photography is just a hobby to pass the time. For some, it’s a profession meant to provide for friends and family. For just a few, photography and the art of image making is a way of life. Filmmaker … Continue reading

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Roger Cicala: Front Element Lens Protection Revisited

Several years ago, Roger Cicala of LensRentals made a few blog posts were he intimated that buying a UV/protective filter was not necessarily a wise investment in a lot of situations. At the time, lens front elements were relatively inexpensive … Continue reading

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Watch Bella Kotak Edit a Winter-Themed Fantasy Image

How To Watch an image transformed in Photoshop Bella Kotak is an editing wizard with a self-portrait. Popular Photography

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Year in review: Cameras

2016 has proved itself to being a busy year for camera manufacturers, with many flagship models replaced and a plethora of more junior cameras arrive with the latest technology. Here’s a quick look at what we saw from each manufacturer … Continue reading

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Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro & iPad Rebates Ending Soon

This season’s Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro & iPad rebates are scheduled to end Saturday, December 31. Shop now to take advantage of up to $ 170.00 in savings for iPads and up to $ 250.00 in savings for eligible Macbook/MacBook … Continue reading

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