This is a review of the Oben CTM-2400 4-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod. I have often thought a monopod would be useful to have in low-light situations such as wedding receptions. There are times when there’s almost enough light to get the shot, but my shutter speed is low enough that...
Ryan Brenizer Talks About His Panorama Method
A while ago, I posted an article explaining the Brenizer method panorama. Ryan Brenizer is a NYC based wedding photographer and the "father" of Bokeh Panorama, or Brenizer panorama, technique, which allows one to achieve an otherwise impossibly shallow depth of field at a given angle of view. While I...
Nikon D600 and D610 Limitations
Since the Nikon D600 and D610 DSLRs have been released, we have been receiving a number of comments about it from our readers. Looks like there is some confusion about the capabilities and limitations of these cameras. A number of online resources are talking about the D600 / D610 and...
Why DX has no Future
Although I called this article Why DX has no future, I believe it applies to all cropped sensor DSLR cameras, not just Nikon. Earlier in 2012, I wrote an article called "The Future of Digital Cameras", where I shared my thoughts on what I think will happen with DSLR, mirrorless,...
Advanced Photography Technique: Brenizer Method Panorama
Learning something new is vital for any aspiring photographer, not to mention how interesting it can often be. But then there is a question - whom to learn from? There are a lot of photography forums and blogs around, both with good and not-so-good content, and it can take quite...
Impact Quickbox Softbox Review
This is a review of the Impact Quickbox Softbox. It’s a 24”x24” collapsible softbox that’s made to be used with any hot shoe mountable flash unit. I was pretty excited to use this softbox, as I’ve never had a light modifier for my Speedlights that I felt was suitable for...
Oben CC-2320L Tripod Review
This is a review of the Oben CC-2320L 3-Section Carbon Fiber Lateral Tripod with BB-2 Ball Head. As photographers, a sharp photo usually means a steady camera. Regardless of what you photograph, I think every photographer will eventually need a tripod at some point. Personally, I don’t use a tripod...
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC Review
This is an in-depth review of the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD - world's first image-stabilized standard zoom lens for 35mm sensor cameras that was released in April of 2012. I have been shooting with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G for a while and although I love it for...
Lowepro Pro Trekker 400 AW Review
When Nasim asked if I would be interested in reviewing some of the top photography bags and backpacks, I enthusiastically agreed to help out. I have always had a fascination and appreciation for high quality luggage and travel gear. Over the course of my many domestic and international adventures, I...
Nature Photography Tips
One of the most exciting things about running a photography site is getting to know people from all over the world. Holger Wagner, a nature photographer from Germany, contact me about two years ago on photographing birds in Florida. After reading my articles on how to photograph birds and my...