We all want to edit our photos faster. Perhaps you are tired of spending 5 minutes (or more) per photo in Photoshop or maybe you are fumbling your way through Lightroom and you know there has to be a better way… At any rate – I have yet to meet someone who isn’t looking to…
While it’s no secret I love prime lenses and favor them over zooms I wanted to write a mini review of one of the Nikon prime lenses that Nicole and I use a ton… It’s the Nikon 85 1.8G lens. If you’ve done any research at all on this lens you’ll notice right away it…
For many of us seasoned photographers it can become quite easy to throw around terminology and words as if we all are speaking a brand new language but the truth is, not everyone knows that language… This quick post is to do one thing and one thing only – give you insight into what exactly…
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again… Becoming more efficient with your time and having a fast post processing photo editing workflow is the number one way to keep your business costs down and boost your profits. Do you agree? If you agree that having a fast Lightroom editing workflow is so important…
Technology is amazing. It really is. The thing is with technology is the ones who are the late adopters typically get the better “deal”. So from a cost standpoint in particular, those that have the patience to wait are often rewarded. I believe that is exactly what is happening again with the newest group of…
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…
What wedding photography gear and equipment do you need? The very first video that I ever recorded for the Cole’s Classroom YouTube channel was “Our Must Have Wedding Photography Equipment” which oddly enough has still been our most viewed video yet. At the time that was our wedding photography kit that we loved to pieces…
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…
A couple months ago I posted a question on the Cole’s Classroom Facebook group asking what is the one area within newborn photography that people struggle with the most. Nearly all the responses were related to the photo editing process taking forever. Not a huge surprise… Many told me that hours would be spent fine tuning…
Up until recently to be an effective Newborn Photographer you had to be a master artist within Photoshop spending an abundance of time editing photos, perfecting the soft, airy, and timeless look that we all love for these little angels. Not to mention having to spend a tremendous amount of time retouching skin blemishes inherent…
D5300 vs D5200 – What’s New in the D5300? It is remarkable how far technology has advanced and at how fast of a pace it is doing so! Hot of the press tonight is the announcement of Nikon’s newest entry level DSLR, the Nikon D5300. After reading through the Nikon D5300 specs I must say,…
Wedding Photography Tutorials – 5 Top Tips to Prepare for a Successful Wedding Shoot! It is no secret that wedding photography can be a very lucrative career choice for the right type of photographer. Weddings are fast paced and as the wedding photographer you are always dealing with different personalities on the wedding day which…
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…
[fusion_text] Second Shooting Weddings – How to Get the Opportunity! It doesn’t matter if you have your heart set on becoming a wedding photographer, portrait photographer, newborn photographer, commercial photographer or any other kind of photographer, without a doubt the best way to learn the ropes and jump start your own business or dream career…