Photos From a Trip to Portland, Oregon
I recently spent a couple of days in Portland, Oregon with my Sony A7R. What a great town! Of course it rained most of the time I was there, but that only added to the drama of the night photos I took. I can’t wait to go back!
Read More2014 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals for Photographers
The best 2014 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for photographers that I could find!
Read MoreTip of the Week – October 24, 2014: How Shutter Speed and Focal Length Relate
This week’s tip is very straightforward. Do you ever find yourself wondering what the lowest shutter speed is that you can use without having any motion blur while taking a photo without a tripod? There’s a simple rule of thumb in photography called the “reciprocal rule”.
Read MoreReview: Fotodiox Pro EF-NEX Auto Adapter
I recently purchased a Sony A7R, so naturally one of the first things I did was buy a couple of adapters so I could use a variety of lenses. I was excited to be able to use some Canon glass on a much smaller bodied camera. I was all set to plop down $400 for the Metabones IV adapter, but fortunately Fotodiox just released their own, much cheaper alternative – the Fotodiox Pro EF-NEX Auto adapter.
Read MoreTip of the Week – October 9, 2014: Composition – Give it a Place to go!
A simple trick to help any composition is to remember to “give it a place to go”. This means simply keeping an eye on what direction your subject is moving, facing or looking, then composing accordingly.
Read MoreTip of the Week – September 7, 2014: Travel Tips for Photographers
This week I wanted to write a post on a topic that comes up a lot with photographers: how much gear should I bring with me when traveling, and what’s the best way to carry it all?
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