Not too long ago, I reviewed the Mindshift Gear Backlight 36L, which is my favorite hiking camera bag at the moment. I love the Backlight 36L because it is very functional without any big gimmicks, and is just always very reliable for me. However, it doesn’t work for every situation. It is a fairly big …
I had the opportunity to go on a photography workshop in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons earlier this fall and decided to challenge myself by choosing a wildlife-centric workshop. This would be a relatively new area of photography for me. What would I need to know to make it a great trip? This article describes …
I have a Canon 6D which I have been using for over 5 years now. Now I know that I have whinged on in the past about there being too much gear talk but things are changing in my world that need addressing. In this article I am going to describe the 10 most important …
All the rage in today’s photography world is the battle between Mirrorless cameras and DSLR cameras. If you’ve been paying even just a little attention to the camera industry, you will have no doubt heard lots about it. The debate goes something like this: “Mirrorless systems are up and coming but they aren’t quite there …
About six months ago, I got an email from a client after he had received his photos from his son’s wedding. He wasn’t angry, but he was disappointed with the type of shots I got. When we talked before the wedding, he told me that he wanted photos of the guests interacting during dinner. To …
If you’re like me then you are constantly seeking out sources of information to level up your photography. There are plenty of podcasts out there that can help you take better photos, but what about those of us that want to build our photography businesses? Whether you are just starting out or looking for that …
Twelve years after the introduction of the original Joby® GorillaPod, it remains an extremely popular photo accessory. It comes in a variety of sizes and has spawned an array of accessories and imitators. By any standard, it stands as a prototype for a successful piece of photo gear. I purchased my first GorillaPod in 2008. …
It is possible to have too much of a good thing. – Aesop (c.620-560 BC) I always find it interesting that we refer to our unprocessed photos as RAW files and the parallels I’m able to draw between the processing and editing of photos and cooking. You start with uncooked ingredients, combine them and cook …
I have been writing articles for Improve Photography for almost 3 years and, during that time, I have tested dozens of camera bags and camera straps, but I have never seen anything like the Tripod Jacket from Black Rapid. Last Spring, I was testing out one of my favorite straps from Black Rapid for this …
Is your photography business part of the gig economy? Should you be using online matching services like Thumbtack, Bark and others to land jobs? I’ve spent the past few months trying out Thumbtack in order to find out if it was worth my while (and because I wanted to write about it). Here’s what I’ve …
Wi-Fi is such a universal thing these days with everything from mobile phones to kettles connected to Wi-Fi. Yes kettles. Why would you want a kettle connected to Wi-Fi?? What is the worls coming to? Enough about electrical appliances. Why do cameras have Wi-Fi? There are three main uses for Wi-Fi in cameras; To control …
Buying new equipment can be an extremely overwhelming decision. I will often spend at least two weeks researching before making my final decision. I’ll look at all the stats, read reviews, and if possible, get my hands on the equipment first. Using a flash or a strobe is definitely more popular for photography, but as …