Joel Grimes is one of my favorite photographers not only because of his work but also because of his many online videos as well as his down to earth approach. Two of my absolute favorite things that I have heard Joel same numerous times on video are something along these lines … 1) Not everyone will like your
You can have the most expensive gear known to man and still not be a great photographer. It’s not the gear, but the constant learning, shooting and honing your skills that matter in the end. Yes, there are some things that you can do with some gear that you may not be able to do
I Need More Gear ( Go With What You Have Or The Best You Can Afford ) Gear seems to be one of the top barriers for new photographers. “If I just had that light, that lens or that high end pro body, then I would be a better photographer.” Gear can make a difference; however,
A fellow photographer friend of mine sparked this post by telling me earlier this week that he’d decided to go a different direction with his headshot work and use speedlites instead of studio strobes. I didn’t agree but kept my mouth shut about it. One key reason that I kept my mouth shut is that
I just bought the Canon ST-E3-RT which is a wireless radio controller that will work with my Canon 600EX-RT speedlites. The picture on the left shows the unit mounted to my Canon 5D Mark III hotshoe and the 600EX-RT flash in the background. The ST-E3-RT has a display that mimics the back of the 600
You can scroll down below the image to see the details on how I shot the image below: Basic Overview Below Of How This Was Shot: …I Was Standing On Step Stool For Angle …2 Brolly Boxes – One Left – One Right – For Side Lighting …2 Inexpensive 180WS Strobes For The 2 Brolly Boxes …70-200mm
Karl Taylor’s Interview About Lighting Technique – Part 1 Lighting Techniques Interview with Karl Taylor – Part 2 Lighting Techniques Interview with Karl Taylor – Part 3
There are pros and cons to having a battery grip on your camera: Pros: 1) Gives the camera a more professional look 2) The biggest pro is that it makes shooting vertically easier 3) Gives the camera a wider base Cons: 1) It adds bulk and weight to the camera. 2) It takes two batteries
A UV filter is a great way to protect the front of your lens from being damaged. A cheap UV filter will probably be around $10 and an expensive one will likely be $50+ with both price points being based on the size needed and likely the filter quality. Had you rather replace a UV
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