Every day we encounter situations where the thought “If only…” runs through our minds. If only they made practical flying cars…If only I had unlimited funds…If only women could know what it’s like, just once, to get kicked in the nuts… But, alas, very seldom do our wishes come true. This camera, however, is one [...]
Get great results from your photography while saving a ton with this great little do-it-yourself alternative to the Gary Fong Lightsphere!
Q: I am looking at buying a wide-angle lens for my Nikon D5000. Is this (pictured below) what I would be looking for…or is it junk? It’s only $59! This particular “lens” is simply an attachment that you screw onto the end of an existing lens. The 52mm, in this case, refers to the diameter [...]
As summer is approaching, many of you will be taking outdoor photos of friends and family, capturing memories for years to come. Here is a video by photographer John Freeman divulging some very practical tips for both SLR and compact digital photographers on utilizing natural sunlight for outdoor portraiture, no flash or Strobism required.
There are often times when you need to place a light or other piece of equipment in a location that just does not facilitate a light stand or tradition mounting apparatus. Enter the invention of the ever-so-versatile super clamp. This device allows you to mount anything from lights to cameras in a variety of locations, [...]
In similar fashion to my other diagrams, this lighting setup is very minimal and easy to replicate while at the same time providing maximum results. I used this layout on a recent maternity shoot to illuminate the mother’s belly while doing some indoor shots in a formal dining room. However, this setup can easily be [...]
This video by Chase Jarvis offers twelve camera and photo tips for the point-and-shoot or professional dSLR camera, including simple hacks and some nifty DIY.
I dug this out of my archive while continuing to work on further organizing my image library in Lightroom. The Setup This is a very simple (and cheap) DIY lighting setup that I executed in our living room near the front door entrance. Using my daughter as a model, I placed her in front of [...]
