As photographers the only thing we love more than our gear is new gear. The problem is that we need to to get that gear to where our next photograph will be taken. Back in the day when slr's were becoming all the rage, we had what were called "Gadget Bags". These were fairly large cases, typically leather or canvas with hard sides, and a shoulder strap that were heavy and for … [Read more...] about The Mindshift Exposure 15 Shoulder Bag
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First Look At The Genaray Radiance 230 LED Monolight
LED lights are everywhere these days. They come in a multitude of shapes and sizes. The problem with a lot of them, especially when making video, is that they are often small in size creating a hard light source. Even when they have diffusion to even out the light, that doesn't make them bigger. The Genaray Radiance monolight is not one of those lights. This is one serious … [Read more...] about First Look At The Genaray Radiance 230 LED Monolight
Artic Winter Air
I’ve often been asked by folks, who have relocated to the north, about anomalies of their photographs here in Fairbanks. Everything seems very blue, trouble focusing, grainy photos. There are some real challenges to photographing in Fairbanks, Alaska, in the winter, and a lot of it has to do with the weather and that we are located at Latitude 65 of this planet we call Earth. … [Read more...] about Artic Winter Air
Let’s talk about light behavior.
I’ve heard it, and even said it myself. Photography is all about the light. Unless you are photographing the light source itself, such as stars, you are actually capturing reflected light to create the image. Now, before you say I am just getting nit picky, allow me to explain why this subtle difference is important. Reflected light has a slightly different … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about light behavior.
Panasonic / Lumix S Series Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Full-frame mirrorless is the next camera battleground, and now we have heavyweight Panasonic / Lumix officially joining the fray with the release of the highly anticipated S1 & S1R cameras. Focused on delivering a next-level photographic experience, the S Series becomes the brand's first release as part of the L-Mount Alliance and indicates a strong desire to appeal to … [Read more...] about Panasonic / Lumix S Series Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras