Monthly Archives: July 2018

Canon’s new PowerShot SX740 HS puts superzoom in your pocket

Canon has announced the launch of the latest travel compact in its range, the PowerShot SX740 HS, replacing PowerShot SX730 HS that was released last year. Like it predecessor, the SX740 HS comes packing a 40x optic zoom (equivalent to … Continue reading

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3D printing is changing photography

News The Standard Camera, Cameradactyl, and the PinBox are three cameras using 3D printing. 3D printing makes it easier to prototype quickly, which is leading to a boom of products for film photographers. Popular Photography

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Basic Photoshop Tutorial – How to Add Creative Overlays to Your Portraits

I’ve been shooting these moody portraits lately and I thought about adding some creative overlays to a few to make them a little different and more interesting. Here is a basic tutorial on how to add an overlay using Photoshop. Take … Continue reading

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Nikon Releases COOLPIX P610 Firmware v.1.3

From Nikon:   Changes from Firmware Version 1.2 to 1.3   Fixed the following issues: Interval timer photography would end after 1800 shots. The camera would sometimes stop responding to controls other than the power switch when movies were filmed … Continue reading

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The Artist Behind the Viewfinder: Emotional Photography Insight

Photography. When you picture a photographer, it’s always the camera that you see first, unlike when you’re asked to picture an artist or a great chef. photo by Florian . Unfortunately, this is part and parcel of the game of … Continue reading

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Six Non-Photography Tips to Super-Charge Your Travel Photography

It’s a real challenge to portray the true essence of a destination and to show it to the world the way you see it. This genre, travel photography, calls for immense creativity, technical expertise, and unflinching dedication to the art. … Continue reading

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Shooting portraits on photo paper is a mixture of chemistry and a dying art

Camera This complicated chemical process is a far cry from smartphone photography. This old technique produces unique, one-of-a-kind prints with no negative. Popular Photography

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Canon EOS 5Ds R DSLR Camera – $2,239.00 Shipped (Compare at $3,699.00)

eBay (via Deals-All-Year – 99.8% Positive feedback) has the Canon EOS 5Ds R DSLR Camera available for $ 2,239.00 with free shipping. Compare at $ 3,699.00 after $ 200.00 instant savings.   Note: This is likely a grey market item … Continue reading

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Creative Macro Photography – Using Fairy Lights

Are you interested in doing some creative macro photography? Oftentimes, we macro photographers find ourselves photographing the same subjects over and over, searching for new compositions that seem like they’ll never appear. In this article, I’ll discuss a macro photography … Continue reading

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Look mum, no hands! Skout is a hands-free camera carrying solution

The Skout is a new chest-style camera mounting system that's designed to hold your camera close to your body, and allow quick access to it when you need it.  Designed by Canadian manufacturer Cotton Carrier, the Skout has been engineered … Continue reading

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Tips for Photographing Artwork for Marketing Purposes

You have come a long way as a photographer and people are constantly telling you, “Your photos look great! You should start to sell some!”. As you are excited at the prospect, take their advice, and begin to post photos … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Meet Dexter, the Kayaking Dog

We’ve all heard the saying: a dog is man’s best friend. Most people probably wouldn’t take it as literally as Galen Lofstedt, who brings his adorable furry friend on leisurely kayak trips— just like two old buddies: Dexter the fun-loving, kayaking pooch. … Continue reading

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