The #1 Thing You’re Missing How much should I charge? Am I priced right? Do you think I am too expensive? These are all questions that I read on a daily basis within various photography groups on Facebook, and I am darn sure those questions go far beyond Facebook too. Photography these days seems like…
When you need to go wide, you need to go wide! While I managed to photograph over 47 weddings with only 3 prime lenses (the 28, 50 and 85) I decided that I want to add a couple lenses to our collection that would add versatility to our clients’ wedding photos. In addition to adding…
Note: This is an excerpt from the 19 page photography pricing guide – “Pricing Yourself for Success“. Without a doubt the hardest piece of the pricing puzzle is knowing how much you should charge for your photography. There is plenty of information on the web that makes it seem very formulaic and with some simple…
Why the New Nikon 35 1.8G FX Lens is a Game Changer! (Above Photo Tech details: D800 + 50mm at f/1.8, edited with “Soft Creamy Color – Warmer” preset) For the vast majority of today’s photographers who’s first DSLRs are entry level “crop sensor” cameras (like the Nikon D3200 or a Canon Rebel), the decision…
After months of planning & creating, I am so pleased to announce the release of our online Newborn Photography Workshop for the On-Location Photographer! My goal for this online newborn photography workshop was to be able to create a comprehensive and complete newborn photography training resource that anyone could watch and have the knowledge, tools…
Should I Upgrade or Keep The Kit Lens? Here are my top 3 reasons why you should upgrade your kit lens… The beauty of having a DSLR camera is the versatility you have available by using a variety of lenses. Despite this freedom of being able pick and choose the right lens for the job,…
Are you hoping to get started in the wonderful world of wedding photography but feel you are unable to at the moment because of the expense of equipment? Don’t be. I am here to show you 3 of my favorite Nikon lenses for weddings that we just about exclusively use for every single engagement and…
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What is a 50 mm lens good for? Here are our top five reasons every photographer should consider adding this to their camera bag! It doesn’t matter if you shoot Canon, Nikon, Sony or any other camera brand, the fact is, every photographer should own a 50mm lens! The amazing thing about a 50mm prime…
One of the most common questions I see in various online photography forums is related to the topic of pricing. Have you ever asked yourself: am I charging too much? Am I charging too little? There are many variables that all play a role into knowing what the “right” answer is and also which pricing…
In need of a macro lens? You’re in the right place! Here’s a practical lens review of the Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR macro. It’s no secret that I absolutely love shooting prime lenses. In fact, when I first started Cole’s Classroom, the first video that I recorded was our “Must Have Wedding Equipment.” In that…
[fusion_text]The Nikon 28mm 1.8 G is one of the 3 Nikon prime lenses that is always in our camera bag at every wedding and engagement session. Perhaps what I like most about the Nikon 28mm 1.8 is its versatility – being that it works so well in so many different uses and its focal length…
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Prime vs Zoom lenses – that is the question. Here are 7 reasons to consider adding a prime lens to your bag! One of the great debates in photography is prime vs. zoom lenses. Each type of lens has its own legion of fans and its own purpose. Which is the best type for you? …