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2011 Frugal Gift Guide for Photographers

2011 Frugal Gift Guide for Photographers

December 12, 2011 4 Comments

Let’s face it – the economy being what it is, the really high end items are likely out of the reach of most mortals. While it’s true that in some cases “you gotta pay to play” (i.e. sports photography), there are economical ways to handle most any photo challenge.

Hardware Review: Sigma 30mm f1.4

Hardware Review: Sigma 30mm f1.4

December 8, 2011 5 Comments

For quite some time now I’ve been reviewing various lenses from the Sigma line, most notably (based on continued traffic to the posts) the 18-250mm and the 50-500.

5 Tips for Shooting Off-Camera Flash, Pt. 5

5 Tips for Shooting Off-Camera Flash, Pt. 5

December 2, 2011 4 Comments

The final installment of the off-camera flash series is here! All week, I’ve been posting various tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your minimalist off-camera flash setup.

5 Tips for Shooting Off-Camera Flash, Pt. 4

5 Tips for Shooting Off-Camera Flash, Pt. 4

December 1, 2011 2 Comments

This week has been all about wrangling in your off-camera flash. We’ve gone a little more advanced, and the responses have been quite positive, so…

5 Tips for Shooting Off-Camera Flash, Pt. 3

5 Tips for Shooting Off-Camera Flash, Pt. 3

November 30, 2011 5 Comments

This week we are journeying through various tips to wrangle the best possible light out of a single light source off-camera! To do this, we are employing the assistance of only a light stand and a shoot through umbrella.

5 Tips for Shooting Off-Camera Flash, Pt. 2

5 Tips for Shooting Off-Camera Flash, Pt. 2

November 29, 2011 2 Comments

This week, each day is going to include an extra tip on how to eke the most out of your off-camera flash.  Yesterday, I started the series with a demonstration of how to correctly mount your umbrella to a light stand.  The clue was “up for luck” as a mnemonic.  Today, we’re going to add ...

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Follow Up: Radio Station Photo Theft

Earlier today, I posted the article about a radio station stealing images from a competitor station.  After publishing the...

Radio Station Steals Photos

...the cost of hiring a lawyer and delay tactics that the station can make to draw out the process...

The Benefit of Company

...Socializing is a good thing - we are social creatures, and this is even more true with photographers. ...

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