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Rapid advancements in flash technology has coincided with the rise of USB 3.0 as an ubiquitous high-speed interface on computers. This has led to the appearance of small and affordable direct attached storage units with very high performance for day-to …
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art hasn’t been on the market long, but it has already begun to make some serious waves. Lenstip and DxO have rated it the sharpest 85mm lens ever created, beating out even the legendary 85mm F1.4 Zeiss Otus, which isn’t someth …
The Nikon D750 takes excellent images, but it’s definitely not cheap. When paired with the 24-120mm zoom lens, the D750 was the most advanced DSLR we tested. The camera has a 24.3 megapixel sensor with ultra-fast autofocus and shooting. In terms of vid …
If you like the Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag but think it’s a bit too large for daily use, here’s good news: a new Peak Design messenger bag that’s one size smaller. Last October, in my review of their larger (15-inch) Messenger Bag, I wrote that …
The Tenba Shootout 32L is an excellent bag for holding literally all your camera gear on your back in both a comfortable and functional way. The Shootout is definitely for those photo shoots where you need to bring multiple camera bodies, lenses, flash …
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In this my second contributing piece to Shutterbug News, let’s travel back to 1994, when I shot my popular series “The 12 Days of Christmas”. Following the initial success of my early greeting cards it was suggested that I should think about creatin …
Let’s start with the obvious: the photography industry feels over-saturated. The bar of entry is low and it can be hard to see your path forward. The temptation to emulate or be inspired by photographers you admire and deem successful is strong. It’s s …
With digital, you are usually concerned about preventing the highlights from blowing out-but with this overexposing technique for portraiture, you want to do just that. By overexposing two stops, you can create procelain skin and incredible fas …
We are going to examine using warming gels and the impact it can make in your photography. Warming gels add warmth and an inviting look into your images. They come in a variety of strengths (1/4; ½ and full) and are easy to use. I use Profoto lights (v …
“Is this the real life? is it just fantasy…” When those famous words come over the speaker, every single person within earshot prepares themselves to sing along. What made that complicated, anti-formatic song such a hit, and how can you as a photograph …