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Exposure Value (EV) Explained – Plus EV Charts

You may have heard photographers use the terms “exposure value” or “EV” when talking about the amount of light in a scene. But what does EV really mean in photography, and why does it matter to the photos you take? This article answers those questions and more. Before I begin,...

What is Moiré and How it Can Ruin Your Photos

When taking pictures, you might have come across strange, rainbow patterns in photographs that contain a lot of fine detail. These patterns are known as "moiré" (pronounced "more-ay") and they can cause plenty of headaches for photographers. In this article, we will take a look at what moiré is, what...

Complete Guide to Winter Photography

Winter is an amazing season for photography, especially nature photography. Conditions may be harsh, but your photos will reflect that - they’ll stand out and convey different emotions than normal. Of course, winter photography also brings with it a number of challenges. This guide covers everything you need to know....

Fuji GFX 100 Review

It has now been three years since Fujifilm introduced its GFX medium format system to the market. Since then, the company has gained a lot of traction by releasing a number of top-notch lenses for the system, as well as a total of three medium format cameras. The Fujifilm GFX...

One Year Later with the Nikon Z System

It’s now been about a year since I started using the Nikon Z cameras as my main system for photography. This article isn’t a review or a recommendation - instead, simply a bird’s-eye view of how I see the Z system now that the newness has worn off. Image Quality...

Takeaways from an Amazing Landscape Photography Shoot

Photograph of a Rainbow on Kalsoy in the Faroe Islands

Before Nasim and I traveled to the Faroe Islands two months ago, the weather forecast predicted nonstop rain and nearly 100% cloud cover for the entire ten-day trip. Upon arrival, things didn’t look any better. Rain today. Rain tomorrow. Hey - only a 70% chance of rain on Sunday. Turns...

Expert Photography Review – The Ethics of Stealing Content

If you have been browsing the web, you have probably come across Expert Photography’s website content and various photography-related paid courses on their website. In this article, we will explore expertphotography.com business model, as well as discuss some of the unethical practices this site conducts to steal and outrank other...

Panasonic S1R Review

The Panasonic S1R, announced in February of 2019 alongside the Panasonic S1, is still one of the highest resolution full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market today. It’s a bit of a quirky camera, but its specifications are no joke: 47 megapixels, 9 FPS, 5K video… and $3700, body only. It...

Best Wide Angle Lenses for Nikon, Ranked

Today, I love using wide angle lenses, but it took me several years to get to that point. As a Nikon photographer, I certainly wasn’t short on options; it’s just that none seemed to work quite right for my needs. If that sounds familiar - you’re constantly comparing wide angles...

How to Reduce Your Photo Storage Needs

As a landscape and travel photographer, I take a boatload of pictures. Sometimes I take a series of shots when I do not want to miss a moment. Other times, I take multiple shots to properly expose a scene or to capture a panorama. The result of it all is...