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Los Angeles And The Observatory – Canon 5DSR

This is a quick shot of the Observatory. I wanted to test out the Canon 5DSR so I hiked up the mountain overlooking Los Angeles. This was my first time up and wow, what a view! If you ever visit Los Angeles this is something you must do. Just bring a long lens. I shot…
Tongva Park – Sony A7r II

I’ve passed through the Tongva park a few times while on my way to shoot the Santa Monica Pier, but never actually shot here. I would always see these lookout structures and thought they might be cool to shoot through. So a few nights ago, I finally made an attempt to come here but unfortunately,…
Summer Waves – Sony A7rII

Some of the strangest weather I’ve experienced in Southern California this last week. We were driving south on the 405. It was 100 degrees outside, and then 10 minutes later, it was 75 degrees and raining. Usually, when we experience this crazy weather, we also experience insane sunsets. I’m glad I was able to make…
New Sony A7sII Announced

Sony has announced the new A7sII and it pretty much does everything we asked for.
How To Shoot Better Video On The Sony RX100 IV

Setting up the Sony RX100 IV to shoot great-looking videos is not easy. Sony has introduced so many new features and codecs, that it can be complicated for even someone with all the skills and knowledge. In this guide, I’ll go over some of the best techniques for shooting great video on the Sony RX100…
A New Life – My Firstborn

The day my daughter was born, shot on the Sony A7rII. It exciting, exhausting, but amazing we have such awesome cameras today.
A Potential Game Changer

Another portrait photo was taken of my niece in the park. Shot on the legendary Fujifilm X100T. So . . . something amazing happened today which may or may not influence how much I’m using my Fujifilm system. The Sony A7rII arrived in my mailbox. I know you would think, “oh he’s got the Sony…
An Iridient Developer Workflow Guide

Do you ever wonder if you’re using the most time efficient workflow? If you’re a Fujifilm shooter and want to use Iridient Developer as your primary photo processing software, or even if you want to use it as a RAW converter, then have a solid and consistent workflow is not only going to save you…
How To Shoot Better Sun Stars

A relatively new trend has emerged in online photography communities over the last few years, which involves shooting into the sun or other bright light sources so that the bright light creates star points around it—also known as sun stars. The Method I run across many tutorials and tips for people explaining how to do it.…
Hardgraft Re-Process Strap Review

The Hard Graft Re-Process Camera strap is a must-have for handmade leather strap lovers like myself. I was impressed by the quality and craftsmanship of this strap when I got it. It is handmade in Italy with real Tuscany leather and a German / Italian wool lining. It has a great look and smell.