The Cobra danced in front of my lens, swaying its porcelain white scales and flaring its hood. This was one of the most alluring and flat-out beautiful animals I’d ever seen. Not the least bit camera shy, the cobra flicked out its pink tongue to sniff the air then suddenly...
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Extend Your DSLR with a Mirrorless Camera
Most photographers, whether professional or amateur, as much as they love their photographic gear, loathe the notion of lugging around tons of heavy equipment. What’s the solution, you may ask? Well, some would say, “why don’t you get a portable point-n‐shoot”, or “invest in one of those smaller mirrorless cameras”....
Why I Shoot Film as a Wedding Photographer
As my first post here on Photography Life, I thought I would write a bit about why I shoot film as a wedding photographer. I started my career in photography in 2008 as a digital shooter. Since it was the digital age, it didn't even cross my mind to shoot...
To What Lengths Will You Go to Get “The Shot”?
To what lengths will you go to get "The Shot"? A few weekends ago, I accompanied a good friend of mine (we’ll call him "Dave" mostly because that is... uh...well that what his mother called him!) to a large sporting goods store to shop for hunting equipment. I thought that...
The Internet’s Influence On Photography
The digital camera revolution, in conjunction with the explosive growth of the internet has had profound changes on photography. Some changes have been dramatic, while others have been more subtle. In times of revolutionary technological changes, it is important to adjust your perspective to the new realities and contemplate just...