“And the award goes to…” Awards ceremonies are filled with moments like this. Few things give greater validation for artistic endeavors than awards. The best photography awards can also be used to increase exposure for a photographer’s work. Exposure doesn’t pay any bills, though. Paying work pays bills! However, the most prestigious awards in a … Read more
Macrophotography, also sometimes known as close focus photography, is one of the most fun forms of photography to do. There is just something about seeing that small world made large that creates a sense of wonder and excitement in an image. Macro photography is high magnification work, so a reliable tripod can make the difference … Read more
Making videos for personal or business use is an effective way to get your message or product into the public view. Making a good video involves more than simply pointing a smartphone at a subject and uploading to YouTube. Making use of high quality video equipment, including the best tripods for camcorders, will help put … Read more
When it comes to compact SLR cameras, it’s a fair statement to say that Sony is hitting home run after home run. You don’t have to look far to see that cameras like the Sony a6000, a5000, a6500, a5100 and the a6300 are quickly becoming crowd favourites. Lets get stuck in! How I Found The … Read more
When people ask me about camera they should upgrade too, my usual response usually comes as a surprise. Instead of recommending the latest and greatest mirrorless camera. I usually tell them that a tripod is a much more valuable and cheaper tool to look at instead of a new camera. Ok, lets jump in! How … Read more
When it comes to photography and videography, there are literally hundreds of accessories to choose from. When I first started my photography journey, I thought I needed them all. I picked up everything from lens hoods, remotes, bags, filters and the list goes on. But one essential pice of kit that I neglected to look … Read more
Look in the gear pack or in the studio of the top photographers in the world and you will often find a Gitzo tripod. The reason is simple, Gitzo makes some of the best tripods in the world. As these tripods are so sough after, I decided to round up some of the best Gitzo … Read more
“Shake it like a Polaroid picture!” Many people fondly remember the magic of instant photography in their youth. For some, it was shaking the SX-70 film type photos, for whatever reason that people thought shaking it sped up the process. For others, the smelly goo spread on the peel apart Type 100 film packs, or … Read more