Ultra-wide lenses are fantastic to use for fashion, glamour, and artistic work if you know how to handle them. Conventional wisdom tells us that Ultra-wide lenses should not be used for portraits. Why?  Well simple; they distort!  When I say distort, I don’t mean a subtle vignette effect I mean a real radial distortion. Don’t [...]

Every since Jim, published his article on Shooting in Small Spaces, we have had several letters requesting more. I’m personally a studio snob. I love large rooms with high ceilings, but occasionally I am forced to shoot in smaller rooms. One winter I was driven out of my studio by some construction in an adjacent [...]

Nikon D4 Camera: The Ultimate In Versatility And Functionality The world of photography has continued advancing and new products are introduced seemingly every day. One of the companies that has continued to offer some great cameras found in the market is Nikon. The Nikon D4 camera is among their latest innovations. This is among the [...]

A photographer who wishes to purchase a digital SLR camera should consider purchasing a Nikon D800 but this is after serious deliberations and also comparisons with other cameras and also the needs that they would want met with such a type of camera. This camera is used by professional photographers who require the highest and [...]

Photographing the Motorcycle in The Studio. “From Lighting to Model Pose: The Intricacies of The Bike Shot” By Rick Trottier, of  RJT Images One of the first great challenges a studio photographer tackles is appropriately composing, lighting and then posing two models in a studio shoot. Dealing with differences in height and body style, hair [...]

This wireless backup camera system exceeded our expectations. It came in a nicely sealed package so there was no doubt it was a new item and unused. All the wiring has good length and allowed for a nice quick install. We put this on our 2010 Tahoe in about 45 minutes routing wires thru the [...]

Canon has introduced the Canon 60D mid-level DSLR, replacing the Canon 50D. However, following the launch of the 7D, the Canon 60D has been repositioned in the market, so isn’t a simple upgrade to its predecessor. Instead the Canon EOS 60D is a smaller camera featuring an articulated screen and plastic body shell and utilizing [...]

Let’s talk vacation photos! According to the U.S. Travel Association, family travelers, (those traveling with either children or grandchildren), made up roughly 30% of U.S. leisure travelers last year. Family travelers take an average of 4.5 trips each year. (Source: travelhorizonsTM, July 2009) How many pictures do you think were taken? Well, the total number [...]

By Jenny Lange In March 2011, Canon introduced a new entry-level DSLR called the Canon T3i. It replaced the Canon T2i model that was introduced many years ago. Regarding its features, T3i Canon is more comfortable to handle as compared to the T2i and D60 model. If you want to have your own Canon T3i [...]

Beginners Photoshop Help For Layers Right, now you own Photoshop, you just need to work out how to use the damn thing so why don’t we get started with this Photoshop help for layers. There is such an extensive area to handle and there’s just so much power and flexibility that layers can offer, so [...]

By Andrew Suryono If you’re looking for ways to protect your expensive lens investment for your DSLR camera, then you’re on the right place. In this article, I will explore some ways that you can protect your lens from dust, mold and scratches. The first way to protect your lens is to use the included [...]

By Karen Lincoln Simply put, photography montage is the process of making a composite photo from several different photographs. The process has been in use since the mid eighteen hundreds and took place in the photographer’s darkroom. These techniques were untried and new and no doubt took a great deal of patience, trial and error. [...]

It started with vintage fashion, artwork and home wares. Then the craze moved to music, with collectors everywhere seeking out vinyl records for a bit of retro cool. Now the enthusiasm for all things vintage has trickled down into the realm of photography, with both amateur and professional photographers seeking ways to lend their photos [...]

By James McKerr One of the big problems with taking up photography as a hobby is the fact that it can be such an expensive past time. No sooner have you splashed pout several hundred dollars on a new DSLR than you start to crave some additional lenses to add to your camera bag. The [...]

By Taz Hussain In the Spotlight… Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS II USM Lens Technical Details Large f/2.8 aperture allowing for excellent low light performance and shallow depth of field Part of Canon’s acclaimed L series lenses 4 stop Image Stabilizer Fluorite and UD elements minimise Chromatic Aberration Rugged construction for greater durability It [...]

By Andrew Suryono The Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye f/2.8G ED AF DX Nikkor Lens delivers incredible pictures and can truly capture life’s cherished moments in the most interesting way. Surely when you are into digital photography, you would want to invest your money in something that can deliver a good and quality image. The Nikon 10.5mm [...]

By Brian K Smith Create better photographs capturing both the subject and background with clarity. Exposing your subject is what most people think of first, however, by also properly exposing your background you can created a more pleasing or breathtaking photograph. Imagine your subject at sunset, with the proper settings you can enhance the sunset [...]

Have you always wanted to capture the excitement and emotion of dancing? Do you want some easy steps to enable you to take great dancing photos? If the answer is yes to these questions, then read on. 1. Take your photos from a low angle position. This in its self will produce an exciting photo [...]

I often shoot where it’s difficult or impossible to use a tripod for twilight exposures. While the sensors of high-end digital cameras keep improving, most photographers prefer to use settings less than ISO 400 for the sharpest results and least noise. But when using small apertures for greater depth of field plus reduced ISO settings, [...]

Nikon Corporation is a leading terms of compatible cameras and lenses from different decades. Most lenses compatible with the oldest of the old camera to work to many modern digital cameras. Understanding of key letters soup Nikon. Whenever a new feature targets tend to keep the characteristics of the lens, so the latest a long [...]

The Canon PIXMA MX860 is an all-in-one printer that has been designed for small business, home offices, and even for personal use. It has a long list of features and an equally long list of reviews, and it is only natural for people to get confused over whether or not to buy this product- so [...]

By N Pugh This weekend, my wonderful nephew turned the big 14….yes, he’s truly growing up. As usual, I grabbed my camera bag with all the necessary equipment and headed to my sisters for a small, intimate party with family and a few friends. As the evening progressed, we decided to take some outdoor shots, [...]

We are living in the digital age where technology continues to develop and advance with easy day that passes and where visual art and the digital editing industries have boomed. It seems that almost every month there is a new model of cameras being released into the market, each one promising bigger and better features [...]

You are ready to have your first headshots clicked! The first part before taking actor headshots is the hair which is a huge part of the pictures. Hair One should avoid cutting hair on the day of the shoot and they should at least be a week grown on the day of the shoot. If [...]