It has been a while since I have written a post on camera settings. This is definitely the first one for 2016 and it's already April. If you own a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, you should learn about AV, TV and Manual mode and not just stay stuck on auto mode all the time.…
Read moreLens Quality Matters: Sigma APO DG Vs. Canon L – No Edits – Contrast & Sharpness
Body: Canon 5D Mark III - Zero Edits - Notice The Contrast And Sharpness (Lens Pricing At Post Publishing) Yes, it is a Nikon mount Sigma lens in the image and I'm a Canon shooter. It just happened to be where I was standing at Southeastern Camera in Raleigh when I shot both images. It's…
Read moreProfessional Photographer vs. Amateur Photographer – Does It Really Matter?
Photographers can argue about competition, pricing, the digital age, etc. etc. all they would like, but at the end of the day, it's the client who decides what's right for them. Sometimes what is right for clients are images that are just good enough. However, full time professionals have several key advantages with experience near…
Read moreJoe McNally – Profoto Videos – TTL, High Speed Sync, Lighting Ratios – 10 Minutes
You may not be using Profoto gear. That's OK! Even if you are using speedlites with TTL and High Speed Sync (or have them on your wish list), you can still implement some of what is being shared. In addition, lighting ratios can be applied to TTL or Manual studio strobes or speedlites. The 3…
Read moreUnderstanding Strobe Power Settings And Stop Ranges – Getting A Little Technical
This post is for those that have a decent understanding of f/stops and have used studio type strobes. If it's over your head, try to learn what you can from the post or ask questions using the comment section. I am very familiar with the 3 of the 4 strobes listed a the top of…
Read morePhotographers – Decide Where You Want To Be – The Market Is Likely Out There
Regardless of your take on today's world of digital photography, at the end of the day, it's your decision on the path you take and the prices you charge (*within reason) for your services. Let me quickly clarify *within reason above. In other words, you can charge and get what the market will bear. For…
Read morePhotography Options For Newbies: Cheap Constant Light Kit vs. Cheap Strobe Light Kit
Images Above Are From The Amazon.com Listings For Each Kit This post should prove helpful to any photographer trying to expand his or her lighting gear on a shoestring budget. I don't own either kit above, but I have enough experience testing low end and high end gear to randomly talk about the two kits…
Read moreWhat’s In Your Bag? With Peter Hurley From B&H
In this 8 minute video, headshot photographer Peter Hurley talks about what's in his bag that he can easily travel with. If you have never heard of Peter Hurley, you should check out his website.
Read moreIntroduction To Camera Settings & The Basics Of Strobe Lighting: Saturday, July 25th, 2015 From 9 a.m. To Noon
On Saturday, July 25th, 2015 from 9 a.m. to Noon, I will be conducting a hands on workshop covering camera settings as well as the basics of indoor studio lighting and using a hot shoe mountable flash both inside and outside. As of this post, there are ONLY TWO SEATS left. You can use the…
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