Monthly Archives: March 2017
Tutorial: How to Remove the Staccato Effect from Timelapse Photography
Any photographer who’s ever taken on the challenge of creating a timelapse video is all too familiar with the flickering, staggered staccato effect. Caused by shutter speeds that are too quick to properly capture the motion in between frames, the … Continue reading
How to Gain Your Client’s Trust as a Photographer
There are a lot of things that make for a great photographer. Understanding composition, light, and the technique required to make a great picture are only part of the puzzle. One of the most important aspects of being a really … Continue reading
Pentax K-70 review
Pentax is pitching the K-70 at the outdoor photography market, promising “new opportunities and discoveries in scenic photography”. It’s dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant down to -10 degrees Celsius. There are 100 seals throughout the body, including the articulating LCD display, … Continue reading
How to Take Amazing Travel Photography
Travel photography is a career for some. Most people, though, just want to bring back nice photos to show their friends and family. No image will replace the moment of being there; that’s why people still travel instead of browsing … Continue reading
GoPro Karma Drone
The Karma Drone has been GoPro’s soap opera. It’s been a rollercoaster of excitement and disappointment, all of which started with vague sightings and rumors leading up its grand arrival – and the long-awaited drone was then recalled a few … Continue reading
5 Reasons to Use Lightroom for Portrait Retouching
There are some photographers who use Photoshop or plugins such as Portrait Pro to do portrait retouching. There is nothing wrong with this and these programs can do an excellent job, especially if you retouch portraits at a high level. … Continue reading
DIY Hack 2-for-1 Luggage and Camera Roller Bag
Can we really have enough camera bags? In this article, I will show you a DIY hack to easily convert a small travel bag with wheels into a camera roller bag. Basically, you get two bags for the price of one. … Continue reading
Hasselblad X1D review
Hasselblad is best known for its professional medium-format camera systems – and the professional price tags that go with them – but the X1D is a new and radical step into a very different market. Its minimalist mirrorless design means … Continue reading
Stops in Photography Explained
No doubt that if you’ve started toying around with photography you will have come across the term stops. photo by Danel Solabarrieta What is a stop? In photography, a stop is a measurement of Exposure. For example, if you were … Continue reading
5 Tips for Photographing Water
Water is a beautiful subject to photograph. It can be as dramatic as a waterfall, predictable as a fountain, vast like the ocean, or just a winding exciting river. Whatever the source, it can be a point of interest in … Continue reading
Studio Starter Kit: How to Design a Starter Portable Studio
In this article, I will give you some tips for creating your own studio starter kit. A portable studio that doesn’t break the bank or the budget. For many new photographers, the idea of using strobes and portable flashes may … Continue reading