Street photography is one of the most feared and uncertain types of photography, in which almost nothing is in your control and almost everything is based on luck, persistence and the ability to see and capture the moment. A lot of new photographers who like street photography for its classy/candid...
USA Gear Camera Backpack Review
For as long as I can remember, ever since I bought my first DSLR I've been looking for "the perfect" casual camera backpack. For me, that means a backpack that I can take anywhere, that's easy to use, carries enough gear for a long walk or casual hike, has room...
Read These Books and Become a Better Photographer
Better technique and appropriate gear can help you take better photos, but that will only take you so far. To reach the next level in this pursuit you need to become a student of photography. A student of photography is somebody who dives into the pool of photo history, soaks...
PC vs Mac for Photography
When it comes to photo editing, both PC and Mac platforms can be very powerful and capable, with each having its own list of pros and cons. Choosing one over the other can be a difficult choice because there are so many different aspects and variables to consider. Hardware, software,...
Are Polarizing, ND and UV Filters Useless?
Every once in a while, you will hear some photographers claim that lens filters are completely useless. Some will argue that only specific types of filters such as UV and protective filters are evil, while others will also include polarizing and ND filters into the mix, claiming that one could...
The Importance of Choosing Clients Well
Barring being struck by some incredible bolt of inspiration between now and the end of December (which given my advancing age and rather porous brain is highly unlikely), this will be my final article here on Photography Life in 2015. I'm looking forward to doing periodic postings next year. December...
ZTE Spro 2 Review
A couple of weeks back, AT&T sent me a ZTE Spro 2 Smart Projector to review and give away to one of our readers. I loved the idea of doing this, not only because it is a neat little smart device that you can use as a mobile hotspot and...
Sony A7R II Review
Earlier this year, I wrote a detailed review of the Sony A7R, where I expressed a number of serious concerns with the camera, some of which were serious enough to be categorized as "deal breakers". Soon after, Sony announced the much-anticipated A7R II mirrorless camera, a second iteration of the...
Canon G5 X User Experience
There must be something very rotten in the state of Denmark when Alpha Whiskey starts talking about gear. Have I completely lost my mind?! Did I give in to the Dark Side of The Force? What's the matter with me? Joking aside, this isn’t as comprehensive a look at a...
Christina’s Lights
While the holiday season is usually one of joyous times spent with family and friends, it can also serve as a time for remembrance and deeply felt love. This is the case for my neighbours, Uby and Cindy Paul. The Paul's daughter Christina was five or six years old when she first became...