If you have been shooting long enough invariably everyone seems to ask what gear you use. So here are my favorite still life lenses.
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Looking for something to add a vintage retro vibe to your images? Try adding a creative twist with Omni Creative Filters.
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If you have been shooting long enough invariably everyone seems to ask what gear you use. So here are my favourite Portrait lenses.
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Often most people tend to think of shooting things at a distance with their zoom lens, Here is how to get more creative with a zoom lens
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I was recently asked to put the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 lens through its paces. I already have the 28-75mm and the 70-300mm, which are both terrific lenses, so I was looking forward to trying this versatile lens on a recent trip away.
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I was recently asked to put the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 lens through its paces. Already owning the Tamron 28-75mm and the 70-300mm, both are terrific lenses, so I was looking forward to trying this versatile lens on a recent trip away.
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One of the biggest dilemmas with travel is what lenses — and how many — to take. Have you been seeking the perfect travel lenses for Sony full-frame cameras? Then perhaps these Tamron lenses could be for you.
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There are some truly stunning landscapes out there in some truly remote locations. What to pack when you need to take everything with you?
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Should you schedule maintenance for your gear? It's a bit like your car, you get that serviced regularly so it doesn't break down.
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What to pack for your next road trip often becomes a dilemma, especially if you wish to travel light. So what's in my kit?
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Is there just one lens to rule them all? It really depends on what you are shooting. There seems to be a lens for everything these days.
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Should you calibrate your lenses for razor-sharp focus? If you have a newer mirrorless the answer is not so clear-cut, here is why
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I bought a new lens and I am totally in love. This was not just a happy coincidence. I tried it out, before I bought it.
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So what do you do when you need a tripod and forget it? Like shooting in REALLY tricky lighting, where only a tripod will do the trick?
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Using a low aperture for getting the shot in tricky light is often a great way to shoot a scene.
I recently photographed a Red Riding Hood inspired portrait session in a redwood forest. Even though it was shot at 10 a.m., it was so dark on the edge of the forest that the only way to capture detail was to use a low aperture, like f/2.8. My Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 workhorse is a fantastic lens for doing just that.
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Back in October, I was asked to review the new Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 for my Sony. I loved it so much I bought it, Seriously! Tamron 70-300mm for Sony really is a nature photography gem.
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When you’re just starting out using a flash can seem daunting and confusing. There are so many confusing settings and it seems like there is so much to learn and navigate. So let’s break it down.
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I love getting out in nature and capturing terrific photos of wildlife. Due to location, distance and travel requirements during Covid-19, that’s not always possible. I find the next best thing is a wildlife sanctuary or zoo.
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I was not in my studio, I had to carry and take everything with me, so I had to pack (relatively) light. It really got me thinking about what I really needed to shoot macro while out and about.
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This was a recent dilemma I faced. I currently have older Bowens Strobes in the studio and while there is nothing actually wrong with them, the recycle time was too slow and I had found they were continually misfiring with my Sony a7RIII. I also have an older Nikon Speedlight, it was all quite serviceable, but I wanted something that did High-Speed Sync and had a much faster recycle time, and that all worked very well together, but what to get…
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