When you say "wildlife photographer," most people probably picture someone in camouflage clothing standing in the distance with a heavy telephoto lens on a tripod. There's some truth to that stereotype, but it's not the only type of wildlife photography. For years, I've enjoyed the wide-angle and even ultra-wide perspectives...
Nikon Z 40mm f/2 Review
For years, one of the biggest reasons to choose a mirrorless camera over a DSLR was to save weight. Not all of today's mirrorless cameras follow that pattern - just look at the Canon EOS R3 and Nikon Z9 - but saving weight is still a high priority for many...
Photography News: Sony a9 III Rumors, Black Friday Sales
This Saturday, I saw a very inspiring lecture by my friend and fellow photographer, Petr Bambousek. Apart from the great photographs, Petr's use of a quote by Albert Einstein caught my attention. "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." In the context of the...
Sirui B25R Bendable RGB Light Review
Sirui’s new light, the B25R, literally puts a twist on traditional studio lights. The defining feature of the B25R - a constant, RGB strip light - is the ability to articulate and curve individual sections of the light to turn it into a wraparound source. Is this feature a must-have...
DxO DeepPrime XD Tested – An Evolution of Noise Reduction
Artificial intelligence, or rather machine learning, is now a permanent part of many photo editing programs. I recently tested one such machine learning program for noise reduction and sharpness, called DxO PureRaw 2. In the meantime, however, the French company DxO reworked their de-noising module called DeepPRIME (which is part...
Behind the Photo: The Rapids of the Yellowstone River
A couple of months ago, I took an abstract/intimate landscape photo that I was happy with, and some people have asked me how it was made. It’s a somewhat tricky image to parse, so today I thought I could go behind the scenes and show how I took it.
Nikon Z9 Review
We’ve done a major update to our Nikon Z9 review – the entire review has been revamped and is now current for Firmware Version 3.0. New sample photos and other updates have been added along the way, too. Check it out!
Photography News: Nikon Z8 Rumors, Early Holiday Sales
During my travels, I often see breathtaking, majestic landscapes that take my breath away. But yesterday, for the first time in a long time, I took a walk through the land of my childhood. A land that has burned itself into my mind and shaped my relationship with nature. The...
Underwater Housings for a Camera, Explained
Underwater photography is filled with technical challenges, hidden expenses, and potential horror stories if something goes wrong – and it all starts with your camera housing. In this guide, I’ll explain what you need to know about underwater housings for your camera, including the crucial accessories you’ll need in order to safely bring your photography equipment underwater.
Bird Photography in Ottawa: Challenge or Opportunity?
Ottawa, Canada may not be the easiest place to see birds, or the best place to be a photographer, or even the warmest place... wait, why am I writing about Ottawa? Because I live here, and I've photographed birds and wildlife here for more hours than anywhere else. Ottawa has...