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”....
What Makes Exotic Lenses So Special?
With so many exotic lenses on the market today, one might wonder about what makes them so special when compared to other lenses. While there are clear differences between consumer and professional-level lenses, as explained in our "why are some lenses so expensive?" article, exotic lenses seem to focus more...
Why Are Some Lenses So Expensive?
Every once in a while, I get asked why some lenses are so much more expensive compared to others. Interestingly, this question comes from both beginners and advanced photographers, but in different contexts. Beginners want to know why pro-level lenses are a lot more expensive than consumer lenses, while knowledgeable...
Adventures of Traveling Cars by Kim Leuenberger
This guest post is a little different than the ones that we have been posting here at Photography Life. It is not coming from an established pro photographer. It is from an aspiring photographer, Kim Leuenberger, who works hard on bringing something unique to the world of photography, something we...
Lightroom Lens Corrections Explained
Since Lightroom version 3, Adobe has been providing a Lens Corrections sub-module within the Develop Module to correct various optical issues commonly seen on all lenses. It is a very powerful and complex tool that can be applied to one or many photographs with a couple of quick steps, potentially...
How to Use Instagram for Your Photography Business
Instagram is my favorite social networking tool for my wedding photography business. If you are not utilizing it for business purposes, you are missing out on a wonderful opportunity. I often connect with wedding professionals on Instagram - wedding planners, florists, calligraphers, venues, dress shops, you name it! It has been...
Nikon 300mm f/4D AF-S Review
The original review of the Nikon 300mm f/4D AF-S lens was published back in 2009 and was very short. I decided to completely rewrite it, with all the latest information, MTF data, more feedback and sample images, so you are looking at an updated version. If you are a birder,...
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 Review
This is an in-depth review of the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC, a manual focus prime lens designed for Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung and Micro Four Thirds mounts. While I will be referring to this lens as "Samyang" in this review, please keep in mind that you can...
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Review
This is an in-depth review of the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art prime lens that was announced at one of the largest photo shows in the industry, at Photokina in Germany on September 17, 2012 for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony mounts. The announcement came on the same...
Interview with a Fine Art Photographer Oleg Oprisco
Today we are bringing you a whimsical world of Oleg Oprisco's fine art photography. The depth of Oleg's work and the idea behind each, thoughtful shot prompted me to share his creations with you. I reached out to him with multiple questions and he gladly agreed to share his knowledge...