What’s the best Nikon camera on the market? The better question is what is the best Nikon camera for you! You are in the market for a new model. Two questions are likely top-of-mind: which are the best Nikon cameras and how much is this going to cost me? Follow along as I break down…
When it comes down to DSLR cameras, many photographers consider full frame cameras to be top-of-the-line. Manufacturers like Canon build their full frame cameras for durability and performance, and if you’ve already upgraded to one, then you already know how much different they are. Both the 5D Mark III and Canon 6D are great format…
Boudoir photography comes in all shapes and sizes. From classy shoots that hardly qualify as boudoir to risque images you probably wouldn’t want to show your mother, there’s a lot you can accomplish with a boudoir shoot. Photo by Maddi Bazzoco Licensed Under CC0 If you’re feeling a little creatively stumped, here are plenty of…
It’s a common misconception that the pose of your model doesn’t matter much in boudoir photography. However, even a scantily clad beautiful model can’t erase an awkward pose or angle. If a pose doesn’t look natural, your audience will probably be able to tell. If you’re still new to the genre and trying to figure…
What lens should you buy next? It all depends on your needs, budget, and style! Read any photography forum and you’ll find the same questions get brought up over and over again. One of those is “what lens should you buy next?” Lenses are expensive. No one wants to make a bad investment into a…
Bridal boudoir photos are the ultimate wedding day gift. Nothing says I love you like an album filled with classy and sensual pictures. Bridal-themed boudoir pics are becoming popular, and we think it’s a fun way of celebrating your client’s marriage or big day. What is Wedding or Bridal Boudoir Photography? Wedding boudoir photography is…
Check out our Lens Calibration 101 guide on why and how to adjust your lenses! There are a lot of different reasons your images might not be as sharp as you want. Dirty equipment, the wrong camera settings or even your shooting stance can affect the sharpness of your images. But if you find that…
What’s the best camera to take to Disney World? What lens should I take to Disney World? We have some ideas to make the most of your time at the Happiest Place on Earth About three years ago, my family started planning our vacation to Florida, including stops at Walt Disney World, central Flordia and…
Get to know your camera’s BFF from inside to out with our guide to lens basics! If you’re new to photography or just have a new lens, you might not know what all the bits and pieces of your lens are there for. We’ll help you identify what this switch does, decode those lens numbers…
Photographers everywhere rave about their Sigma Art lenses. But is the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art lens worth the hype? When I needed a fast 35mm lens for my kit, I settled on the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art lens. It wasn’t without reservations. I’d read reviews but my experience with Sigma lenses was less than satisfactory. After…
Before you make the switch, find out exactly what is a mirrorless camera and decide if it’s the right camera for you! Have you heard other photographers rave about their mirrorless cameras? Ever see another photographer shooting a tiny camera and wonder what the heck it was? Today, we’re going to tackle this new technology…
What lens filters do you need and why? We’ll give you the basics! Have you ever heard a photographer talk about using a lens filter but didn’t really understand what that meant? You’re not alone! Lens filters are simple in design but can have many different functions. They are also incredibly useful for getting your…
What’s so nifty about the fifty? Let’s find out! It’s inexpensive, easy to use and optically sound. So what’s not to love about a 50mm nifty fifty lens? In a word, nothing. There is a reason the 50mm lens is nicknamed the “nifty-fifty.” Learn why this lens is one just about every photographer owns and…
What’s the best macro lens for your kit? Read this first! Macro photography can be a lot of fun to shoot. There is just something fascinating about seeing tiny details at life-size. There’s a whole teeny, tiny world out there waiting for an explorer like you! The problem? To uncover these bijou realms, you need…
Outfit your favorite shutterbug with one of these best kids cameras! Do you have a budding photographer in your ranks? It’s never too early for kids to fall in love with photography. But what are the best kids cameras available right now? Should you get something simple? Something a young photographer can grow into? Something…
The workhorse 70-200mm lens should be on just about every photographer’s must-have list Are you on the fence about purchasing a 70-200 mm lens? Worried about the cost? The weight? Whether it’s a good lens? I can’t make these lenses get any cheaper or heavier, but I can alleviate your concerns about it being a…