Put your best foot forward with Lightroom Presets for Fashion Bloggers! If you’re a professional photographer, Lightroom Presets are part of your everyday vernacular. But if you’re a fashion blogger first and photographer second, the Adobe Lightroom software and its tools, known as presets, might be a foreign concept. This article will break down the…
A Tokina 100mm f/2.8 macro lens review and my new love affair. This Tokina 100mm f/2.8 macro lens review is not sexy, which is fitting considering the lens itself it’s very sexy. You don’t hear a lot of people raving about it on photography sites. Like the proverbial nice guy, it often gets overlooked by…
Wondering what that hood is that comes with your camera lens? Read on for more on your lens hood! A lens hood is a very common photography accessory that is often misunderstood. They can be extremely helpful in protecting the front of your lens, as well as controlling lens flare. This article covers the main…
Have you been wondering if Lightroom Presets and Photoshop Actions could help you with your workflow? Here is a helpful overview to give you some insight into the two options. When it comes to photography image editing, Lightroom and Photoshop are the go-to choices for professionals in the photography industry. Each program supports post-production workflow…
Have you Ever felt Confused on How To Export Images From Lightroom? You Need to Read This Now! So you’ve finished your photo gallery and are ready to show off your beautiful images to your client and give them that real WOW factor you know they will feel. But now, you find yourself stuck in…
Looking for a cheap Canon lens? Let’s examine your options! If you’re a new or seasoned photographer, you probably have figured out that it’s NOT cheap to build your lens arsenal. In fact, it’s really easy to find yourself overwhelmed with all of the choices you have and what is absolutely necessary. Do you need…
Confused about your next portrait lens? Let us give you the breakdown! Choosing the best portrait lens can be confusing, as they all have some admirable qualities. As a new (or seasoned) portrait photographer, portrait lens choices can really get confusing! We often hear about one great lens, only to read about ANOTHER great lens!…
An in-depth discussion on comparing the 50mm 1.8 vs. 1.4 so you know which one is best for you! When it comes to prime camera lenses, the 50mm lens is a classic. It’s the lens that everyone shoots on when they first take black and white photography in high school. It’s the lens that many famous photographers have used…
Introduction We talk a a lot about prime lenses on Coles classroom. But when it comes down to price, lots of people can only afford to buy one prime lens. Although primes are wonderful and produce sharp stunning images, they can lack some functionality. The main thing being that you don’t have the ability to…
Your 18-55mm is Still a Great Choice! My very first ‘serious’ camera (I say serious because it was the first camera that I owned with interchangeable focal length kit lenses) came with all the starter essentials that I could hope for when I was starting out. I remember the smile from ear to ear when I…
Want to know WHY you NEED an 85mm Lens?! It’s no big secret that many photographers initially reach for their 85mm lens! I know adding 85mm lenses to my arsenal was a BIG deal! I researched my different options for months and came to love the idea of what the 85mm lens could do for…
Prime Lens: What is it? What can you do with it? Whether you just took the leap into the wonderful world of photography or you have been at it for a while, no doubt you got to a point where the ‘kit lens’ that came with your brand new camera, just wasn’t enough anymore. Maybe…
When Do You Need to Have Fisheye Lens and How to Use It for Better Image Collection? Before talking any further, let’s understand in simple terms what a fisheye lens is. It’s an ultra-wide angle lens that is used to create a wide panoramic view in a hemispherical image and brings about a lot of…
What is a Telephoto Lens? A telephoto lens is a lens with a long-focal-length. This lens magnifies object that are far away and helps you take a picture from a distance without disturbing your subject. Telephoto lenses are those that have a focal length of 100mm and above. The longer the focal length, the greater…
Nothing feels better than being organized! When you have a place for everything, and put things where they belong it frees up your mind to focus on other things. At least, this is my philosophy when it comes to organizing my photos. You won’t believe how much organizing your Lightroom catalogue will improve your workflow!…
I love 50mm lenses, mostly for their versatile and natural focal length. Whether you are shooting portraits, smaller details, lifestyle, or just looking for a good every day lens, you really can’t beat the focal length of a 50mm. I recently had the opportunity to rent a Canon 50mm f/1.2L lens from our friends over…