Arrive well before dark to scout an unobstructed view of where the fireworks will be. 1) Make sure you’re in the front so people will not walk in front of you. However for some shots, it’s good to have people or other elements in the photos. The fireworks will illuminate them! 2) Outside lights can ruin the exposure - Stay far away from illuminated signs, street … [Read more...] about Taking photos of fireworks can be tricky – learn how to get some amazing shots
Capturing Amazing Fireworks Images – Made Simple
Capturing fireworks images that will make your friends at home and on social media go "WOW" is easier than you think. This year you can come home with great images even without a professional camera. You can even do so with a SmartPhone! In this video professional photographer Larry Pollock shows you how to make your vision into reality with a simple setup and a set of camera … [Read more...] about Capturing Amazing Fireworks Images – Made Simple
Gear Review: Vello Extenda WiFi controller
I recently started experimenting with focus stacking, particularly with long range landscapes, and macro images – so it was indeed kismet, when I was afforded the opportunity to review the new Vello Extenda Wi-Fi DSLR controller for Canon/Nikon https://bhpho.to/2sZHuOI. Frankly – I was skeptical, … [Read more...] about Gear Review: Vello Extenda WiFi controller
Impressions of the Impact Light Kit Roller Bag
Stepping into Studio One I watch as a fellow photographer packs his studio gear into two large rolling cases. The size easily allows for overloading them and making them very heavy. Granted, he has plenty of room from lights, stands and more. But my back ached just thinking about hoisting them up into the car or trying to travel with them. Casually I asked what these cost him. … [Read more...] about Impressions of the Impact Light Kit Roller Bag
Review: Portable Softbox by Neewer for speedlights
It never fails every year – I received a call from a friend a few days ago, who had opted to get her daughter's graduation photos done by the yearbook company – and she hated them… So she asked me if I could take some replacement images taking advantage of some of this year’s amazing desert bloom, to add some color and liven up her graduation photos. I was faced with … [Read more...] about Review: Portable Softbox by Neewer for speedlights