Posted in Articles, Features, Products on Tuesday, December 08 2020
Christmas is quickly approaching and while you may have the bigger presents sorted, you might find yourself stumped when it comes to presents for the Santa sack.
We’ve come up with 10 of what we believe are the best stocking stuffers for photographers. Browse this list for stocking gift ideas bound to impress the photographers among […]
Posted in Articles, Features, Hints & Tips on Tuesday, December 01 2020
With their magical lights, Christmas trees are made to be photographed at night. You want those strings of lights to feature as the centrepiece in your photos.
But then you have the trouble of finding the correct settings to help you expose the tree without overexposing the lights or underexposing the surroundings.
Below, we’ve got your sorted […]
Posted in Articles, Features, Hints & Tips on Tuesday, November 24 2020
Christmas lights create wonderfully evocative scenes for photography, whether they are the main subject or the background for festive portrait photography.
But they’re not easy to shoot, especially in low light situations. Having a DSLR helps you capture the essence of Christmas lights, but there are still certain settings that will help you perfect the shot.
The […]
Posted in Articles, Features, Hints & Tips on Tuesday, November 17 2020
Christmas is a fantastic time to put some of your photography skills to the test. You have interesting decorations to serve as props, great settings, and all the family together.
But photographing your Christmas shots aren’t always easy, especially if you’re shooting in those situations that create a truly festive atmosphere, such as at the local […]
Posted in Articles, Features, Products on Tuesday, November 10 2020
In this list, we’ve given a rundown of the best Christmas gifts for camera lovers that will set them up for a delightful hobby – or even career! – in photography.
These camera gift ideas are all under $100 and cover every photography level so there’s a little something for everyone.
1. LensPen Pro DSLR Kit
Every new […]
Posted in Articles, Features, Hints & Tips on Tuesday, November 03 2020
We wouldn’t be surprised if your phone was filled with cute photos of your family members. But how often do you actually take the time to get everyone together for a family portrait and then keep the results in a hard copy?
Christmas is an opportunity to get a little fun with your family snaps. Here, […]
Posted in Articles, Features, Products on Tuesday, October 27 2020
What’s not to love about lavalier microphones? Easy to conceal, lavalier microphones, also called lav mics or lapel mics, can be clipped onto your subject’s clothing to isolate and record their voice.
This makes them the better pick over shotgun microphones when it comes to interviews, conversational vlogging, conferences, or where the speaker needs more flexibility […]
Posted in Articles, Features, Products on Tuesday, October 20 2020
Slow motion footage enables you to capture incredible detail in a scene but you need technology to slow the action. Specifically, though it sounds like a contradiction, slow motion recording requires you to have a high speed camera.
A high speed camera is capable of recording many frames per second so that more action is captured […]
Posted in Articles, Features, Hints & Tips on Wednesday, October 14 2020
There’s something incredibly evocative about lightning photography. And the act of taking pictures of lightning can be thrilling.
But the real joy hits once you’ve grasped the settings and know exactly how to photograph lightning. Then you can enjoy the storm and reap the benefits of your knowledge when you review the stunning photos afterwards.
Whether you’re […]
Posted in Articles, Features, Products on Wednesday, September 30 2020
You can’t beat a dedicated external microphone for audio quality. The built-in microphone on your camera, computer, or phone is designed to record everything around it, meaning your audio can be distracting with background noise.
On the other hand, a lav or shotgun microphone is specifically designed to capture the right audio you need and tune […]