Nikon 50mm f/1.4 G versus 85mm f/1.8 G – Which Should You Buy? – Q&A

Question I get a lot of questions about lens purchasing, partly because I have a passion for so many different kinds of photography, (everything from weddings and portraits to landscapes and travel) …and partly because I have experience using almost every lens ever made. For Nikon and Canon DSLR mounts, that is. At first I … Read more

Wedding Photography DSLR Zoom Lenses – The Complete Guide

With so many different styles of photography out there, wedding photography equipment can vastly differ from one photographer to another. For example a natural light photographer would require a very different set of lenses and accessories than a photographer with more fashion and studio lighting influences.  Even more different might be a fine art film … Read more

Ultra-Wide Lens News & Thoughts: 14-24mm VS 16-35mm f/2.8?

So, the rumored (and patented) Canon 14-24mm f/2.8 L has not yet appeared. A rumor floated a while ago that January 8th (during the CES trade show) would be a big announcement day for Canon, but alas only point-and-shoots were delivered. Plus a couple $4,000-$5,000 cinema lenses.

Post Production – Efficient Lightroom Workflow – Step by Step Instruction

Adobe Lightroom is the single most important software for the professional photographer. Besides the significant reduction in your post production time, Lightroom tools provide great tools for file management, sorting, filtering, and exporting for all of your different purposes. So you’re convinced and you’ve taken the plunge, now what’s next? Here is an overview of … Read more

Photographer’s Interview – Kelly Melissa Brown

1. Tell us a little about yourself and your studio? My name is Kelly Melissa Brown, and I am a photographer living in Southern California. I like to stray from the traditional studio photographs in favor of outdoor settings. My favorites are green grass, woodsy areas, fields, beaches and urban settings. They can add so … Read more

Business – Top Photographs Clients Purchase as Prints

It is safe to assume everyone reading this is a photographer of some sort or another, whether professional or a hobbyist. As photographers, we enjoy using our creative vision to create artistic works. We don’t mind waiting for long periods of time, or trying repeatedly in order to get that perfect shot. We even spend … Read more