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Choosing speed lights or strobes or light shapers should not be harder than it is, yet it is made challenging particularly given the amount of BS being shovelled around on these subjects. Avoid stepping in something lousy by checking out this article
Read MoreThis time I share a gripe about how in camera exposure compensation has generally not kept up with current sensor dynamic range capability.
Read MoreHey readers, I hope that this post finds you all well. I received a question about a week ago from a photographer looking to expand her visioneering options and she asked my opinion about whether to add a fisheye lens or an ultra wide angle. The answer is not so cut and dried as you may think.
Read MoreAs we look at lighting options for photography, we are directed either to flash or continuous light. For years, flash has been the choice of professionals because of its controllability, output variability and power. As creatives embrace more video (you are out there, somewhere…) the consideration of using continuous lighting is increasing. This time we will look at options today for continuous lighting for photography.
Read MoreLet’s take a quick look at what is new in Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom Classic as announced at Adobe MAXX 2022
Read MoreI saw a question from a user this week that I thought was pertinent. The user has heard over and over that on camera flash is “bad” but wanted to know when and if it made sense. I think that this is a great question so let’s take some time to think about this.
Read MoreIf there is one comment / question that never gets old is the one that goes along the lines of “should I go to a full frame sensor?” The real question routes to whether you are better suited to a 36mm x 24mm sensor the same as an old 35mm film frame over something smaller.
The answer is always, it depends.
Read MoreIt sure looks like a lot of photographers are including film photography as part of their engagement. For those of us who started in film, this is very interesting, at least it is for me. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of shooting film in the third decade of the 21st century.
Read MoreWhen do you know you need to step up your lighting from speedlights? What are the pros and cons of going to strobes? You’re in the right place because this is where you will find the answers!
Read MoreCan one lens cover most of what you shoot? It’s quite possible. Read along to get some ideas to consider.
Read MoreIs there a single softbox to use with off camera flash that covers most all the bases? Yes, I believe that there is. Join me to learn more
Read MoreHello readers. This past week on the Make Batter Photos and Videos Podcast episode 164, Gordon and I talked about tools for macro photography. I shortly received a few requests for a deeper explanation of ring lights, and specifically ring flash so here we are.
Read MoreFlash with slow shutter speeds and with second curtain sync provides enormous creative potential. Join me to learn how this works.
Read MoreIs all the current hype about APS-C sensors justified or is it just around to get you to think that what you own and use needs to be replaced?
Read MoreWhile the future of camera development is clearly in the mirrorless space, that doesn’t mean that the DSLR is no longer a valid tool for photography.
Read MoreAs we become more involved in photography, we might be inclined to wander through camera stores, or read online articles and even <gasp> paper based periodicals that talk about gear. How do we know what is useful and what is not?
Read MoreHello neighbours. In this article, I’m going to invite you to invest your time learning why you want a flash, what it gives you and how to select the flash to own.
Read MoreThe RODE Wireless GO is a great idea for a short range radio microphone. However the II is a better choice providing more flexibility in targets for recording.
Read MoreIn this article at thephotovideoguy.ca I want to talk about considerations when choosing a tripod for stills photography. This does not necessarily mean that you could not use such a tripod for video, however serious video requires differences in the head and sometimes in the legs, so I’m going to be stills specific.
Read MoreHey folks. This is our next article in our series to simplify things for newer photographers. This time I am going to tackle two subjects that are related and cause some confusion.
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