One would easily think that focusing with a telephoto lens manually would be a peace of cake; but the reality is that there a ton of complicated physics happening. In fact, it's both exhausting and requires the photographer to be incredibly deliberate.
Perplexed at how this is so difficult? Well let's break it down for you. . thephoblographer.com
Everyone loves the look of the golden hour when shooting portraits. But it's always available for a short period of time. Don't worry though, there's a way to get it at any time of the day. Best of all, this is NOT POSSIBLE IN PHOTOSHOP WITHOUT A LOT OF WORK! The reason for this is because you'll create an organically looking light in the scene and not just use a gradient. Here's how! thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-08 07:00
Want more Useful Photography Tips? Click Here. Photographers traveling on flights often will have trouble with lots of the gear that they’re carrying. Not only do you get thoroughly checked when bringing cameras, lenses and more but light modifiers can also be a pain. Let alone the cost of all that stuff can add up. But thephoblographer.com »
2019-06-11 07:00
One of the biggest and best tips that I could possibly give any photographer about modern digital photography has to do with metering a scene. First off, if you're using a form of evaluative metering then you should often use the light meter as a gauge and not try to always get the little blinker in the middle of the exposure indicator. thephoblographer.com »
2018-07-11 13:00
While this tip may not be the most important for photographers who own newer lenses, it's very important for photographers who may acquire vintage or used glass. Something that can be quite annoying is fungus. thephoblographer.com »
2018-03-27 13:00
Want more Useful Photography Tips? Click here. Think about this really quick: when you go into a room, where does light typically come from. Most people really prefer the look of lamp lighting. thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-17 14:02
One of the biggest problems that everyone faces in portraiture is making chins look good. Peter Hurley and other photographers tell you to direct portrait subjects to push their neck out just a bit. thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-21 07:02
So how does a photographer become more famous? As I state many times in my workshop, you often need to put your work out there and pitch yourself to various outlets. When photographers try to pitch themselves, they often just do a massive, widespread pitch. thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-07 13:02
The new Tribex hydraulic, carbon fiber video tripod from SmallRig and Potato Jet is finally available for purchase and early adopters will get a special bonus edition. [Read More]
This week, ProMaster announced a set of new tripods and monopods for mobile videographers called the Key Grip series which includes a new video head, tripod kits in carbon fiber and aluminum, and a monopod kit. [Read More]
In the photography world, we're always looking for something that will help us get our work done just a little bit faster, a little bit easier, and a little bit better.
ProMaster announced the Epoch tripod that it says "takes photography back to its image-making roots" by blending classic performance with "nostalgic" style. [Read More]
3 Legged Thing has announced an updated version of its Patti flip-lock tripod, adding new features and performance to the company's best-selling general use tripod. [Read More]
SmallRig has announced the FreeRover AP-100 carbon fiber tripod kit. Designed primarily for photographers, the lightweight and compact travel tripod features carbon fiber legs, an inverted ball head, robust load capacity, and plenty of neat quality-of-life features.
Really Right Stuff announced a new L-bracket called the MC-LS that is designed to work on basically any camera with the classic SLR design with a perfect fit thanks to five levels of adjustment. [Read More]