Category: Photography Gear

Why You Need a Polarizing Filter in Your Camera Bag - Free Quick Guide

A polarizing filter has traditionally been the next purchase for a photographer after acquiring a camera and lens. However, you might be wondering, do you

What Are Megapixels and Why Do They Matter?

‘Megapixels’ is a term used often in the world of photography, but what on earth is it? Why does it matter at all? What does

Should You Consider Investing in a Mirrorless Camera? - Free Quick Guide

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you are likely to have heard the term ‘mirrorless camera’ bandied about in

What is the Purpose of the UV Filter, and Do I Really Need One? - Free Quick Guide

Virtually every photographer that has walked into a camera store to buy a camera or lens has experienced this. The salesperson will assure you that

What Is a Zoom Lens and How Does It Work?

The lenses that you use on your camera can make a huge difference in the quality and style of your images. Good glass makes a

Getting the Best From Your 50mm Prime Lens

When I first began in photography, technology was somewhat simpler. For a start, everything seemed to be a lot ‘clunkier’ than it is now, and

Photography DIY

One of my favorite television programs growing up, was a series called MacGyver. It was the story of a secret agent who found himself in

Big, Bad Bokeh

Havana at f/1.8. My proximity to the car’s tail fin renders it pin-sharp while the background melts into perfect, smooth softness. That’s the power of

Getting Started with Wireless Flash Triggers

Imagine a world without wireless flash triggers. In a studio, it might work if you’re able to connect a kind of advanced ‘hub’ to your

Getting Started with External Flash

Photography is all about one thing. If you get that right, you have made it. If you get that wrong, you have failed, even if

How to Travel Light With Photo Gear

For the longest time, one of my dreams has been to live away from home and travel with my family for an extended period of

What is a Zoom Lens and How does it Work? - Free Quick Guide

Almost every photographer on the planet owns one, yet many don’t have a complete and clear understanding of what a zoom lens is and how

Category: Photography Gear

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