What is all this hype about the ‘’nifty 50’’ and does it hold water? The image quality is said to be astounding and focus sharper than sharp, is it true? The answer to both these questions can be seen in the images below that this cheap little lens produced.
This image was shot at f/1.8 using Aperture Priority
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 has been around in one shape or form for many years and is a simple lens to manufacture with a winning optical formula. Read More→
1. Never ever take a booking without a booking fee (average 10%). A deposit is refundable while a booking fee is non refundable.
2. Never ever smoke or drink alcohol while working and always dress as if you are a guest at the wedding. If you want to dress like “an artist” then take up wildlife photography.
3. Never ever give the client printable files on DVD (unless you intend changing career within 3 years). They will print them on cheap fax/copy paper using the printer they got free with the computer which has all the colours of the rainbow in one cartridge!!!!.
4. Never panic, (if you are impatient, dont be a wedding photographer).
5. Always carry a spare camera, flash and spare batteries that are fully charged, (anyone want to buy my old Hasselblad?)
6. Never take photographs during the Gospel or during the Consecration, (it’s as disrespectful as doing a jig during the Nation Anthem). Read More→
If you are actively shooting (or interested in shooting) images for stock, one of the common questions that comes up when submitting stock imagery concerns image orientation. Which perform best – horizontal, vertical or square images?
The simple answer is that horizontal formats dominate in microstock on all key metrics – views, downloads, conversion and revenue per image. The most likely explanation is that online usage of stock imagery is rising and most device form factors are horizontal (think monitor screens, blog layouts, banners, etc.) Read More→
Don’t be afraid to experiment! Don’t be afraid to try something new! Even if you can’t afford the expensive lighting and gear you can still have a blast playing with light. Go to Home Depot and pick up some Sylvania DOT-it lights. They even come in multi packs. For under $20 you can have portable LED lights that can really bring some great light to a photo.
Armed with a Flip video camera, Scott Wyden takes you on a video walk through of a recent studio setup for a clothing line shoot. It’s a great look at the gear he used and how to efficiently set up a small room.
Simon Carter is a professional outdoors photographer recognised internationally for his distinctive rock climbing photography. Named by Men’s Journal Magazine (USA) as one of the World’s Best Adventure Photographers, Simon has worked professionally for 16 years and in the process has travelled widely and built up one of the best and largest collections of unique climbing imagery in the world.
Nikon Professional Services wanted to produce videos highlighting the work of some Australian photographers. They got in touch with Simon to see if he wanted to work with them on their first video which would be shot entirely on the new Nikon D3s camera. Of course he said yes and below is the 2 minute feature they came up with called “The Rock Climber”.
The second video is a longer behind-the-scenes look at Simon’s set up and what went in to capturing some of the footage and stills. He also talks a bit about climbing photography and some of the techniques used.