Whether you are using a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, the might be a special button on the back of it labeled "AEL" or "AE-L / AF-L" (in the case of Nikon) that can be quite useful in many situations. In this article, I will explain what the AE-L /...
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How Much is Too Much?
When it comes to our wedding business, Lola put me in charge of "QA" (Quality Assurance) before images are delivered to our clients. After she is done with all post-processing work, we sit down together and review all images. She is naturally good at working on images and her creative...
Nikon D3100 Review
The Nikon D3100 is an entry-level DSLR with plenty of features and functionality for those who want to get into photography. Thanks to its excellent 14.2 MP DX CMOS sensor that is capable of great image quality, full HD video recording capabilities and a solid autofocus system, the D3100 is...
How to Wet Clean Your DSLR Sensor in Less Than 5 Minutes
After I posted my last in-depth video on DSLR sensor cleaning, I decided to create a 5 minute version of DSLR sensor wet cleaning, so that our readers could see how simple the process actually is. I was getting the equipment prepped for Lola's last photo shoot and while I...
Things to Do After Buying a New Lens
So you have just received your brand spanking new lens that you have been dreaming of for a while. The first thing you probably do is mount it on your camera and take some sample pictures. But before you do that, it might be a good idea to do a...
How to Create a Photography Blog
Whether you are an aspiring photographer or a full-time pro, a blog can help you showcase your work and connect with your viewers, fans and potential clients. In these series of articles, I will show you how to create a photography blog from scratch - from buying a domain and...
How to Take Black and White Pictures
If you are inspired by the works of Ansel Adams, James Nachtwey or other masters of black and white photography, you probably want to try doing some B&W yourself. If you don't know how to take black and white pictures and where to start, then the tips below might help...
Nikon D7000 Review
The Nikon D7000 is a mid-tier DSLR with a high-resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor and a powerful EXPEED 2 processor at its heart. I had a chance to test out several copies of the D7000 over a period of 3+ months. Due to my busy schedule and very high...
Drobo S Review (USB 3.0, 2nd Generation)
This is a review of the new Drobo S second generation 5-bay storage array by Data Robotics. Although the Drobo S is officially known as the 2nd generation unit, my PC recognized it as a 3rd generation Drobo S, so I'm not sure what I should call it. I guess...
What is a Photography Workflow?
If you have been reading articles on photography and post-processing, especially from a professional photographer, you have probably stumbled upon the word "workflow" and wondered what it meant. In this article, I will explain what a workflow is and what it is comprised of in the world of digital photography....