Sometimes when looking for inspiration, I search YouTube to find great photography channels. There are literally thousands of videos on YouTube dedicated to photography, such as how-to’s and tutorials on Photoshop to exposure basics, and tons of other tips, but among them are some hidden gems made by really talented photographers. These content creators continually […]
Top 10 Best Travel Cameras of 2016
When I think of having a camera to take everywhere, my iPhone is my first thought, but I realize as a photographer I really want one of the best travel cameras instead. How many times have you been out and about and you see something that you wish you had a better camera to take […]
Learn How To Make Cinemagraphs With This Amazing Infographic
If you ever wanted to learn how to make cinemagraphs this infographic from the good folks over at Katchup will tell you exactly what you need. If you’re unaware of what a cinemagraph is, it’s a still image with a subtle motion loop within, i.e., an image with a moving video loop of some sort […]
Through The Iris: Looking Through The Devils Punch Bowl
I was driving the middle of the Oregon coastline when I saw a curious name on a road sign — the Devils Punch Bowl. I eagerly pulled into the park solely for its name and found a parking spot amongst surfers suiting up. I got out and wandered around the park until I got to […]
The Loon Copter: First Drone That Flies, Floats, and Dives Underwater
Some talented researchers at Oakland University have developed the Loon Copter, a drone that can do three things: Fly, Float, and dive underwater. While there are other drones that can dive underwater and fly, this is the first drone that can do both, as well as float on the surface. Check out how the “Loon […]
Documentary: At Work With Some of The Best Photographers In the World
If you are having the Monday blues, you might find inspiration by watching some of the best photographers in the world shoot in this two-part documentary on YouTube called: Close Up: Photographers at Work. This moving film features iconic photographers like Steve McCurry, Susan Meiselas, Albert Maysles, Mary Ellen Mark, Jay Maisel, and Gregory Crewdson […]
Through The Iris: Glacier National Park, Montana
After 8,000 or so miles living on the road (honestly I lost count), I finally made it to a park I have always wanted to see — Glacier National Park. Glacier covers a large area of the northern part of Montana, and a little bit of Canada, and has some of the most beautiful vistas, […]
Shadows, Highlights, and Shades of Gray: An Exploration Into Black and White Photography
By Alina Oswald “Black and white is abstract; color is not,” photographer Joel Sternfeld once said. “Looking at a black and white photograph, you are looking at a strange world.” One doesn’t have to be a master of photography to notice the certain feel associated with black and white photography, a mood that surpasses the […]
Leica X-U: A Leica For The Adventure Photographer
Leica announced a new adventure camera today that is shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof — the Leica X-U. The X-U has an APS-C sized CMOS sensor and a 23mm f/1.7 prime lens (built-in) and can go 15 meters underwater for 60 minutes. It is also weather-sealed, and has a lens with an underwater protection filter. Leica, […]
Confused By the “Circle of Confusion”?
Dissecting the “Circle of Confusion” If you’ve ever wondered how aperture and depth of field relate to the size of the image sensor, then “Focusing on Depth of Field Lens Equivalents,” will clear up the circle of confusion and lens equivalency for you. John Hess of Filmmaker IQ created an amazing explanation on how smaller […]
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