Real Lens Flare – Done The Right Way
For those who know me or follow my work, you know this article is one that has been a long time coming. If you don’t know, I’ll just tell you. A good artistic sun flare is my jam.
Jay Cassario
Creating Artistic Portraits Using A Tilt-Shift Lens
Simply put, a tilt-shift lens is a lens that tilts and shifts, and throws the focus plane off. Sounds interesting, but what is the purpose, and how, or why would you use a lens like that?
Create Fake Flares with Flash (And No Sun)
Wondering how to re-create lens flare with off-camera flash? These tips will help you achieve that look!
What Is a Fixed Focal Length Lens? Benefits of Shooting with Primes
As a portrait photographer, your lens choice is extremely important when it comes to your growth as a photographer. There’s a misconception among new photographers that zoom lenses are the way to go. Take a look at 3 reasons why you may want to go with a prime lens instead.
Synology DS1618+ 6 Bay NAS Review – Professional Grade Backup Solutions Have Never Been This Easy
The DS1618+ from Synology puts a professional grade backup solution in an easy, affordable, and flexible package that both beginners and experts will love.
Data Backup | The 3-2-1 RULE & Why You Need To Implement It Now
As photographers, the geeky tech side of backup and file storage isn’t always at the top of our list of exciting or fun things to take care of. With that being said, don’t wait until disaster hits to implement a solid backup solution.
Pixifi – Software To Streamline Your Studio
When I started my photography business 4 years ago, learning how to keep track of everything was the biggest struggle.
The ONA Bowery – A Stylish Bag That Can Also Take A Beating
Writing a bag review can be a lot like writing about your favorite pair of jeans, or your favorite pair of dress shoes; subjective at best. Personal taste can play a big role in choosing a camera bag, especially when it comes to ONA bags. Here are my real world thoughts of the ONA Bowery.
Using a Sony A7II With Leica Glass | Can It Produce That Famous Leica Magic?
Could the much cheaper Sony mirrorless A7 series come close to producing the same image quality as the Leica M using Leica glass? Here’s what I found after a couple months of real world testing and comparing the two systems head to head.
New Line of Rugged G-Drives | Built To Take A Beating
Reliable storage and backup solutions aren’t cheap, but at the same time, they fall under the category of you get what you pay for. G-Technology is one of the best in the business and offer a number of different versatile options for photographers as far as storage goes.
Why I Choose the Leica M9 Over the Nikon D4S – My Leica Experience
My experience as a wedding photographer with the Leica M9 and explain a little about why I ultimately chose to not send the rental back.
The Nikon D4S – Does It Not Live Up To Expectations?
I have been shooting with the D4S for the past month and have had mixed opinions on it. Since I currently own the Nikon Df and D800E, I have been making comparisons between the 3 very different camera bodies.
