Today I’m happy to welcome the newest member of Photography Life’s growing team of writers and photography experts: wildlife photographer Nicholas Hess! I’ve been stunned by the quality of his wildlife photos and was thrilled when he agreed to join the team. Here he is now to introduce himself.
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The Art of Saving Money on Camera Gear
For most of my time as a photographer, I’ve been on a strict budget, from my days as a student to my current attempts to save for a house and car. I’m sure I’ve spent more than necessary along the way - but I’ve also learned how to navigate the...
The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 Isn’t PF, But It’s As Small As One
Alongside the Z30, Nikon also just formally announced the $3250 Z 400mm f/4.5 S, shipping in mid-July. This lens isn’t much of a surprise since it was already on the roadmap – plus it had plenty of hands-on previews from YouTubers last week – but it’s still an exciting sight.
Nikon Z30 Announcement: Video-Oriented, Viewfinder-Free, Uninspiring
The Nikon Z30 is the most entry-level camera in the Nikon Z series yet – and the first without a viewfinder. Nikon’s advertising leans heavily on the camera’s video prowess, although its specs frankly aren’t very different from those of 2019’s Nikon Z50. It ships mid-July for $710 body only.
How Many Good Photos from a Trip Is a Success?
I’ve gone on two photography trips recently with very different results. The first trip led mostly to duds, aside from a single portfolio-quality image. The second led to dozens of publishable shots and multiple for my portfolio. It made me wonder what counts as a successful photography trip at all.
Our Most Popular Comment Ever
As I was updating some old articles on Photography Life, I came across what I believe to be the most popular comment anywhere on the site. It concerns a particular lens that Nikon Z users have been asking about for a while now. I’ll let the comment speak for itself:
Blurry Corners in a Photo? Don’t Blame Your Lens
One of the most common image quality challenges in photography is to get sharp corners. Landscape photographers (among others) often pay big bucks for lenses with high resolving power at the edges of the frame. But a new lens may not solve your problem – because blurry corners usually aren’t due to the lens.
When and Why to Make a Photo Black and White
I’m a fan of black and white photography. A lot of subjects that fall short in color look evocative and powerful when captured in shades of gray. But it’s not always easy to decide if a photo should be color or black and white. Today, I’ll explain how I choose.
Canon EOS 80D Sample Images & RAWs
I've used the Canon EOS 80D extensively in the field and wanted to share some sample images with you today, including full-resolution original RAW files available for download! If you're considering the Canon EOS 80D, these sample images and RAW files should give you a good idea of how the...
Nikon D780 Sample Images & RAWs
I've used the Nikon D780 extensively in the field and wanted to share some sample images with you today, including full-resolution original RAW files available for download! To make it easy to judge the image quality, the photos were taken at a variety of ISO values and under different lighting...