2023 Gear In Review
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Canon explains why EOS R doesn’t have IBIS | Digital Camera World
“In-lens IS is optimum… but that’s not to say we aren’t looking at in-body IS” When the Canon EOS R was revealed, the first thing many people...
Read MoreSigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM Image Samples, Quick review
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 from lensrentals has arrived. Here are some sample images I was very excited to have this lens arrive. I am renting it specifically for a job I have coming...
Read MoreOld Favorites and Cheap Gear
If you've read any of my previous posts, you know I am a die-hard fan of the Canon 70-200mm f/4.0. Why? Well, it's image quality is superb and it's dirt cheap by comparison. As for the...
Read MoreShow You're a .DNG Bat.
Jared Polin is an awesome photographer with a great social media presence. He's also the father of the "I SHOOT RAW" slogan. But, as the years pass and the technology changes, sometimes the file...
Read MoreMixing Lighting Sources and using 2nd (Rear) Curtain Sync Flash
A lot of effort goes into lighting your shots. Controlling the pattern of light is always important, but corralling color temperature and light source also fall high on that list of priorities....
Read MoreUsing colored lens filters and light gels to enhance your photos. Fall/Halloween portraits!
All my friends know that Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I love the colors, the cooler weather and most importantly — Halloween! So, for this little info-tutorial-lesson I decided...
Read MorePro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement 2014 Photographer
I was tickled when the Hall of Fame asked me back this year to cover the events of their 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement. Enshrinement week covers a lot of activities and from...
Read MoreHow to Photograph a Live Band in No Light Conditions
Some conditions are better than others when it comes to photography. In mid-day sun, open shade is your friend. In your studio, or a portrait situation, you have all of your lighting gear at...
Read MoreMy New 600ex-rt Speedlite - Benjamin Lehman Commercial Photography
I've always been a studio strobe kind of guy. My feeling was that studio strobes offered me more flexibility. It gave me more power output when I needed it, it gave me better coverage when I...
Read MoreBrian Lisik - Musician
In addition to working as a writer, his work appearing in commercial campaigns and local news papers, Brian Lisik also enjoys his time on stage as a prolific musician. Brian's music is heartfelt...
Read MoreWater Works Park for Wedding, Engagement and Senior Portraits
Here in Canton, we have have a great park known as Water Works Park. The park is actually a chain of parks including Stadium Park, McKinley Memorial Park and City Field Park in addition to...
Read MoreFirst Look - Aputure Trigmaster Plus II 2.4G
Earlier this week I added a new piece of gear to my already hefty camera bag - the Aputre Trigmaster Plus II 2.4G. Up until now, I haven't had a lot of uses for good, reliable wireless...
Read MoreFree Custom Photoshop Skin Retouch Brush
A Custom Brush for all Your Photoshop Skin Retouching Needs Retouching is an important part of any portrait, whether it's a wedding, engagement, or high school senior's photo. Most people...
Read MoreControlling Light - Using a Flash Outdoors
People love to shoot at sunrise and sunset, and why not? It's a beautiful time of the day where the sun is doing all of the hard work for you. That low horizon light is flattering in almost all...
Read MoreTaping a Modern Day Game Show
In the past, I've had the pleasure to work both in front of, and behind the camera. This time around, however, it was my brother-in-law's time to be in front of the lens. He (a local...
Read MoreShooting Outdoor Events
Some people love the control they get in their studio, others love the freedom they have by shooting outdoors. Personally, I think they both have just about the same amount of pros and cons in...
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