Studio Strobes vs. Small Off-Camera Flashes
Apr 20th, 2009 | 86 CommentsI finally got around to covering a question that I get asked so often from readers here on the blog, and that is: “What is the difference between off camera flash (like a Nikon SB-800 or SB-900, or a Canon 580 EXII), and a Studio Strobe?” If I have time, I sometimes answer people backContinue…
You’re Invited To My Landscape Photography Digital Workshop in Savannah, Georgia
Apr 17th, 2009 | 38 CommentsOn June 24-28, thirty photographers will join me, along with landscape photography legend Bill Fortney, and fine art photographer Joanne Wells, for a photography and digital imaging workshop in the beautiful surroundings of Savannah, Georgia that will change how you shoot and process your images forever. You’re invited to be one of those thirty photographers.Continue…
Nikon Announces New D-5000 DSLR with HD Video, Swivel Screen, and More!
Apr 14th, 2009 | 31 CommentsThe rumor mill was right on the money—-today (as expected) Nikon did introduce a new entry-level DSLR—the Nikon D-5000 (shown above; photos courtesy of Nikon), which includes the ability to shoot HD video (like the D90), but it also includes a new swivel Vari-angle screen on the back, along with “Subject Tracking autofocus which automaticallyContinue…
“Beauty Style” Headshot: Behind The Scenes
Apr 13th, 2009 | 43 CommentsI got a few comments on Friday asking how I did the “beauty style” headshot featured in Westcott’s new Lighting catalog, and so I thought I’d show how to light it here. The shot you see in Westcott’s catalog (which was taken with 2 Spiderlite TD-5—scroll down to the next post to see the shot),Continue…
Drobo Intros New “DroboPro”
Apr 7th, 2009 | 26 CommentsYou guys know I’m really paranoid and a bit obsessive about protecting my image collection, which is why I (and a bunch of my friends) all switched our photo archiving drives to a Drobo (I’m a Drobo freak, and actually have two: one at home, and a duplicate offsite at my office). This week, I’mContinue…
Shooting Indy Report (and the scoop on getting media credentials)
Apr 7th, 2009 | 61 CommentsHi gang: Thanks for all your emails and comments yesterday (and for understanding when I put up such a brief Monday post). I’ve had so many questions about the shoot from friends, readers, co-workers, and everybody in-between, I thought I’d just dive right in and get to answering them, so here goes: Q. How didContinue…
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