Should you use a UV filter? Let’s dive into why having one on your camera can be helpful and when it’s simply not required.
This was my first time shooting the Santa Monica Pier on my Canon 5Dmkii. It’s a very popular spot for photographers but it’s rare to get the timing of the lights right. If you plan on going here to shoot…
The Canon 70-200 f2.8L II lens should be in every Canon shooter’s kit. It’s one of those must-have lenses. The image quality is just so beautiful, and owning this lens immediately improved my portfolio. It’s heavy, it’s expensive, but it’s…
The coast highway in California is one of the greatest drives one can take. One city in particular that I like is Malibu. Although part of L.A. it really is its own little world with a completely different vibe from…
On this Fourth of July, I went to Long Beach, California, to shoot the fireworks show at the Queen Mary. Shooting fireworks can be tricky, but it really isn’t that hard. It’s important to shoot with a fairly stopped-down aperture…
The Canon 40mm f2.8 pancake lens has very nice sharpness and clarity—better than my 24-70mm f2.8L @ 40mm. It has a slight vignette when wide open, but nothing to worry about. I’ve noticed it disappears at around f/4.5. It’s also…
You see it popping up all over the place, and you keep hearing the term HDR. Even our smartphones have built-in HDR modes. But what is it?
10+ Great Color Correction Tutorials for your DSLR footageA great list of several color correction tutorials for you to use with After Effects, or Color.