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Photographing My First Safari, Part One

October 24, 2024 By Adam Sheridan 21 Comments

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Earlier this year, I had the incredible experience of going on my first safari (and first visit to Africa). Although I am primarily a portrait and event photographer, I do enjoy wildlife and landscape photography as a hobby. I thought it would be interesting and hopefully helpful to take you along...

Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 Review

October 22, 2024 By Spencer Cox 68 Comments

Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Product Photo

Today, I’m reviewing the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 – a fast, wide-angle prime lens available with autofocus for Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. Although Viltrox is a budget Chinese manufacturer, they’ve positioned the AF 16mm f/1.8 as higher-end than most of their lenses. Here’s what you need to know!

Photography News: Fujifilm Summit Outcome, Upcoming Lenses from Canon

October 20, 2024 By Libor Vaicenbacher 1 Comment

Andes_Ecuador_Nikon Z9_500mm

It's hard to imagine a more majestic "office" than that of a South American llama herder. Gazing into the vast, awe-inspiring distance through the crystal clear mountain air. Even if the llamas wander off, the view of the surrounding volcanoes is a reward in itself. I'll be back on the...

Using a Smartphone or Tablet as an On-Camera Monitor

October 17, 2024 By Libor Vaicenbacher 11 Comments

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Today's mirrorless cameras typically come with two displays: a viewfinder and a rear monitor. Both displays can be useful for still photography, but the rear monitor is almost always preferred for video recording. And really, if you're serious about making video, you would typically invest in a dedicated recording monitor,...

Tips for Making a Photo Series: The Broader View of Photography

October 16, 2024 By Massimo Vignoli 10 Comments

Dardagna creek waterfall

The main motivation for my photography has been to describe and share my experiences. I believe this sentiment is common among photographers. Yet sometimes, it leads to obsession over capturing the one “great image” of a scene – when the best way to tell a story can be through a series of images instead.

Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 Review

October 14, 2024 By Spencer Cox 57 Comments

Nikon Z 35mm f1.4 Product Photo

This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4, a budget prime lens for Nikon’s Z mirrorless system. It’s a combination of a well-loved focal length and a very bright maximum aperture, and I’m sure it’s caught the eye of travel, event, and documentary photographers already. But how does it perform?

Photography News: New Nikon Binoculars, Z Telephoto Sale

October 13, 2024 By Libor Vaicenbacher No Comments

The Artful Crow_Jiri Hrebicek_WPOTY 2024

If you watched the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards on Tuesday, you may have recognized the name of the winner in the Natural Artistry category. Talented wildlife photographer Jiří Hřebíček took home the prize with his image The Artful Crow. A common and overlooked bird captured in a city...

What Is Good Light in Wildlife Photography?

October 12, 2024 By Libor Vaicenbacher 11 Comments

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"I wish you good light" - or simply, "good light!" - is a traditional greeting among photographers. But what does it really mean? Every time that I hear this familiar phrase, it makes me think about what exactly my fellow photographer is trying to say. Are they wishing for lots...

An Introduction to Intimate Landscape Photography

October 10, 2024 By Spencer Cox 20 Comments

Intimate Landscape Photo Grass and Frost

Landscape photographers are known for chasing some of nature’s grandest scenes. Towering mountains, panoramic seascapes, grand views of the Milky Way – all photos with a massive scale. But there’s another side of landscape photography, just as full of potential but often overlooked. It’s called the intimate landscape.

The Best B&H and Amazon Prime Day Sales for Photographers

October 8, 2024 By Spencer Cox 4 Comments

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Today and tomorrow (October 8-9) are great days to buy camera equipment cheaply during Amazon’s Prime Day event. B&H is also joining the fun with a bunch of sales to compete with Amazon. I’ve collected some of the best discounts below.

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