Modern digital cameras… …produce beautiful, high-resolution photos. However, with high resolution images comes more data, and therefore larger file sizes. If you use a mid-range point-and-shoot or low-end DSLR camera, your file sizes are fairly large. Have a higher-end camera? Then you know all about enormous files. Lets not even talk about shooting video! For…
Today’s question is – how the heck do you know if it is time to upgrade your camera. To make the most of this post, I’d encourage you to jot down your answers to the below questions, it will help you map out your thoughts easily that way. By the time you are done reading…
I am writing this from 28,000 feet in the air as I am flying back home from Mexico, but before I return back in San Diego on land, I wanted to share some helpful pricing tips with you. Now – you might be wondering, what the heck does Mexico and airplanes have to do with…
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…
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…
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…
Having the latest and greatest camera or most expensive lens won’t make you a great photographer. It takes knowledge, creativity and motivation to excel at photography. However, there are certainly equipment and tools that are available for you that can drastically help make your job a bit easier. Today I am going to share with…
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…
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,…
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…
Nikon D800 Megapixels: Why Having 36 Megapixels Doesn’t Suck! Why the heck does anyone need 36 megapixels!?!?!? I will be the first to admit – I was disappointed when Nikon announced the D800, with 36 megapixels. Everything else about the camera I loved and wanted and after lots of thinking over a couple months I…