“The stars, like dust, encircle me In living mists of light; And all of space I seem to see In one vast burst of sight” (poem by Isaac Asimov 1951) What is it about the night time sky that enamors so many of us? Maybe it’s because standing under the beautiful heavens shows us that there … Read more
I get many requests to help photographers decide on what lens to get next. Unfortunately there usually isn’t one perfect answer as there so many things to consider such as price, focal length and quality. So here are some of the best Tokina lenses that I have come across for both Canon and Nikon cameras. … Read more
“Alright, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close up.” I don’t think Norma Desmond had quite as much of a close up in mind as we’ll be highlighting here. Close up photography, macrophotography, and even photo microscopy are ways we can make stunning images of the tiny things that surround us. We can examine methods, … Read more
When it comes to photography, instant cameras are some of the most accessible and affordable devices for those who love to be creative. There is nothing like pressing that shutter button and seeing the camera spurt out a yet to be exposed photo! If you are new to instant photography and are on a budget, … Read more
Getting a smartphone? How about a 32GB iPhone? Nope, space runs out too soon. How about a 128GB one? Too expensive. How about a phone with an external memory card slot? But what if it gets stolen? Too many problems with one simple solution… Enter photo cloud storage. The idea of the 21st century would … Read more
Photographers are an interesting group. Some consider themselves artists, some craftsmen, some a mixture of both. But one thing most of us all have in common is a serious desire to improve our art, craft, or business. This is why I have sought out some of the best photography books for beginners as I believe … Read more
If you are new to using Lightroom, it can be a daunting editing software at first to use. But after a few hours of use, you can start to see the simplicity behind its design. I know it took me quite some time to get a hang of. One thing you may be trying to figure … Read more
When it comes to images, unfortunately not all are made equal. With any image format, there are some clear advantages and disadvantages depending on your needs. This is where image conversion comes in handy. So if you want to save yourself a lot more space by converting your images, then you’re in luck! I have … Read more