Zion National Park & Antelope Canyon
24th
The Southwest isn’t an area you get many opportunities to visit, so when my good friend Kyle hit me up needing to burn some PTO, I told him to pack his warmest sleeping bag and a few water bottles. We were headed to the desert. Its a 10 hour drive to Zion from Denver, so […]
Read More...Using the Sima Video Light for fill flash
22nd
In earlier blog posts, I’ve talked about shooting during the magic hour, when the sun starts to set and your ambient light is finally in balance with your sky. Sometimes you get epic sunsets, and sometimes you get a smooth blue skies to work with. Most of the time during this hour, we head out […]
Read More...Back from Zion
18th
We’re back from Zion with everything in tact – gear included. Now its time play catch up and edit some wedding photos. I was hoping to upload a few shots of beautiful Southern Utah today, but with the inbox and list of to-dos growing, it may be later this week. On a side note, before […]
Read More...Primes & Zoom Lenses: What To Use?
6th
Primes vs Zooms Both camps will argue their points and you’ll find kinds both primes and zoom lenses in our gear bag, but the primes stay attached to our cameras more than the zooms do. Below I’ve laid out some points for each, but for us, it revolves around two key points. Image quality and […]
Read More...Surface Pro review for Photographers
5th
I originally planned on making a Surface Pro review when it first launched, but then decided to give it a month of real-world use before I fully endorsed it. On paper, it is the perfect device, but specs don’t always pan out. However, after putting it through the paces, I now feel comfortable voicing my […]
Read More...Whats included in a CPS Gold Membership Packet?
26th
As you may have read, we’re huge fans of the Canon Professional Services program for several reasons, which is why we renew our membership every year. Having just received our 2013 Gold Membership packet, its a great reminder of why the program is worth it. The two clean and check coupons you received pay for […]
Read More...How is your production value?
22nd
Every photographer has been in this situation before. You’re standing in front on an epic sunset or a sureal series of events… and you begin to click away. Every few seconds, you glance down at your camera’s LCD, but the result is just mehhh. Something just isn’t right. And then it dawns on you… you […]
Read More...Things have been quiet
13th
I wish I could say I was on vacation for the last few weeks, but that is hardly the case. While some of you have commented that the updates have been a little too sparse, this should shed some light on whats been happening behind the scenes, and where we’re headed. We are only a […]
Read More...Buying a refurbished camera or lens
13th
You’re ready to make that big purchase and you happen to run across the same product in refurbished condition. Do you buy it? It really depends on who the seller is. Shortly after the Canon 5D Mark III was announced, I decided it was a worthwhile upgrade, so I set a price notification and let […]
Read More...Three tips for better tilt-shift photos
12th
When people see a titled photo (like below), they immediately think tilt/shift, but really, the effect is a result of just tilting. Most TS-E lenses have both functionality, which is why people throw the shift part into the title, but shifting a photo isn’t technically complex. The following tips are geared towards achieving a tilt […]
Read More...A Quick Overview of Flash Photography at a Wedding
5th
As time permits, I’m going to start putting together short educational videos pertaining to wedding photography. In the following segment, I talk about the accessories and flash modifiers we use to light a wedding reception or venue. It really is pretty simple. Get yourself some GAFF tape, black foam flash modifier, and a solid flash […]
Read More...Buying used camera equipment
31st
When writing this article, a 2013 Chevy Silverado LS has an MSRP of $30,500. On the used market, the 2011 Chevy Silverado LS is worth $19,000. So in roughly two years, the truck has depreciated by nearly 30 percent. Next, take a look at the 2013 Toyota Tacoma v6 Base, which has an MSRP of […]
Read More...Is Canon Professional Services Worth It?
28th
In 1977, Nikon released the 300mm f/2.8 ED-IF which was the start of a revolution. It was the first of its kind, being fast enough to capture action under stadium lighting and practical enough to lug around. Previous super-telephoto lenses were either too large in size or too slow (aperture) to keep up. Ever since […]
Read More...Canon 5D Mark III Mini Review
21st
Almost a year ago, Canon announced their plans for a EOS 5D Mark III, which was expected and highly anticipated among wedding photographers. At the time, the 5D Mark II was the most popular body being used by wedding pros, and it had them, including myself, banging our heads against the wall come reception time. […]
Read More...Three must have equipment pieces for wedding photographers
4th
A few years back. when I was restoring my house, I frequented Lowes more than the grocery store. Most employees called me by my first name, and I could probably navigate the building blindfolded. When talking to one employee about my next project of refinishing my baseboard trim, he was adamant that I buy a […]
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