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Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L Mark II Final Review
After extensive use on the field with real life clients, we can honestly say that the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L mark II lives up to its expectation and it is a worthy upgrade to the classic 24-70mm mark I.
Why You Should NOT Use an SD Card in the Canon 5D mkIII
It turns out that the Canon 5D mkIII reverts the SD card write-speed to 20MB/s no matter what card is used. What's worse, if you are using a CF card at the same time, the CF card will also be crippled to the 20MB/sec. Read more to find out.
Apple vs ASUS – Premiere CS6 Benchmark and Hardware Test
The ASUS G75VW-DS73 beat out the Apple MacBook Pro Retina in real-time video editing tests within Adobe Premiere CS6 by nearly 500%! To see the full tests, read this article.
When to Raise Prices | Diana’s Thursday Thoughts
Raising your rates can be a difficult decision - when to do it, what is fair enough to charge, and will anyone think you're worth it? The rates you set for portraits and wedding coverage matters. Each check goes into the end of the year money bucket which is basically, what you'll be making annually as a full-time photographer. Taking that into consideration, it's important to price your services in hopes that you book enough to make a decent living.
Memory card backup tips for surviving any Apocalypse
So, you made it through the Mayan calendar's scheduled apocalypse safe and sound? Congratulations! Wait a minute, we're about to go over a "Fiscal Cliff", oh no!
Nikon’s 2013 Rumor: Nikon D4 sensor in a D800 body?
Next up on the possible rumors for 2013 is Nikon's next DSLR. At this point the rumor is not nearly as likely as Canon's highly probably 14-24 f/2.8 L and 35mm f/1.4 L mk2, however in my opinion it is still "possible".
How to Retouch a Studio Headshot in Lightroom 4 – Weekly Edit
In this week’s Lightroom 4 Edit, we will color-correct and retouch a portrait using Lightroom 4, without any Photoshop required.
Touching Base with the Bride before the Wedding | Diana’s Thursday Thoughts
As brides prepare for their wedding, wedding photographers are also preparing to successfully capture the big day. I prefer to touch base with my brides and CC the planner by email to ask for specific lists, touch base on the schedule, and sweetly remind the couple of the balance due. I send an email requesting specific information approximately 2-3 weeks out from the date as not to get lost with all the other last minute details. Knowing these things give me time to address any concerns, and also knowing the vendor details already preps me for a ready to go blog post and blog submission to popular wedding blogs so I don't have to ask after the couple returns from their honeymoon.
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L Mark 1 VS Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L Mark 2 – Portraiture Comparison
When Canon announced that they would be charging a whopping $2300 for the mk2 version of their 24-70 f/2.8 L lens, and that it would not contain image stabilization, most Canon users were mighty perplexed. It didn't help that Tamron had just announced a stabilized 24-70 f/2.8 the day before Canon's official press release. Kind of a slap in the face for many people who were expecting stabilization especially for such a high price. Also, the previous version of Canon's 24-70 f/2.8 was no slouch, really. It wasn't perfect, but then again you could find one used for $1250!
Apple Retina IPS vs ASUS FHD TN LED – Color Calibration Results and Comparison
In this article we compare color calibration results with the 15" MacBook Pro Retina and the ASUS G75VW-DS73. The results just mind "surprise" you.
Book review: “No Words” by 1x.com
Every year, since 2008, 1x.com, the premier website for fine art photography and the only curated photo-site on the internet, has been publishing a yearbook featuring the best approved photos from the past year.
What is an IPS Monitor? A Practical Guide to Understanding Display Technology
This article is designed to help creative professionals gain a practical understanding of different display technologies and their benefits/drawbacks.
