Sigma C 35 mm f/2 DG DN – first impressions and sample shots
We've had a chance get acquainted with the preproduction model of Sigma C 35 mm f/2 DG DN few days before its official release. Therefore, we'd like to invite...
01 December, 2020
Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN – first impressions
The second lens we got our hands on was Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN. We've also wrote an article describing our first impressions about this optical instrument....
01 December, 2020
SLC-2L-13: Shoot Through Your Sunset
Whenever you have control over the time of day in which you'll be shooting a location portrait, always remember that the hour that wraps around sunset will offer...
29 November, 2020
SLC-2L-14: Fill in the Blanks
There are two main schools of thought when it comes to lighting. One is to light your subject in a way that is not grounded in...
29 November, 2020
SLC-1L-12: A Garden of Ideas
At first glance: a simple, one-light portrait of activist gardener Janssen Evelyn. Dig deeper: a look at tonal mapping via specular highlights, stretching the range of...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 36: DESERT STORM – Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-100V
When one looks at the small fixed lens Fujifilm X-100V camera, using it for landscape photography is not really what comes to mind first. For me it is my...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 37: IT IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT WE THINK IT IS
Photography and especially Street Photography is often open to interpretation by the viewer. To me a good street photo always provides more questions that it provide answers. One of...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 38: FLYING INTO THE SUNSET – JMB VL3 EVOLUTION
Those that are part of the "General Aviation" (other than military and commercial air transport) community, will appreciate the joy of flying close to sunset on a nice calm...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 39: BATTLE OF DUNKIRK SHIPWRECKS – 80 years ago
As the Allies were loosing the battle of France on the Western front, “Operation Dynamo” (part of the Battle of Dunkirk) was the defense and evacuation to Britain of...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 40: BRUGES AT NIGHT – THE VENICE OF THE NORTH
Last week I visited one of the best known cities in Belgium; "Bruges" also known as Brugge in Dutch. Although it has been popular with international tourists for a...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 41: AUTUMN IS IN THE AIR – Tombeau du Géant
Over the last few months, I've spend a fair bit of time in my home country Belgium. Due to the limited amount of travel we presently can do due to...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 42: KORTRIJK K-TOWER DURING BLUE HOUR
Kortrijk (Courtrai in French), is a medium size city in the western part of Belgium which originated as a Gallo-Roman town. It was formed in the Middle Ages on...
29 November, 2020
FIRST LOOK REVIEW: RANGER LEOFOTO LS-284C TRIPOD
Tripods. Some photographers love them. Some hate them. For many new photographers, the first tripod quickly ends up either being not sturdy enough or being too heavy. Most end...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 43: FINE ART BRIDGE – Kortrijk, Belgium
Those of you following my work, know that I have a soft spot for Black and White Architectural work. Having said so, I'm not the person who makes lots...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 44: TAILDRAGGERS OVER BRUSSELS – Air to Air photography
Earlier this month I organized a "fly-out" event in Belgium, called Taildraggers over Brussels. Let's clarify a bit of the pilot banter first. A Fly-out is an...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 45: NOT PAID TO PUZZLE – Drone Street Photography
I've often stated that one can use any camera to do Street Photography; a camera phone, DSLR, mirrorless, medium format...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 46: THE TALLEST IS NOT THE HIGHEST – Fujifilm X-S10
Last week, I picked up a review copy of the recently announced, Fujifilm X-S10 camera for a couple of weeks of testing. Two things I really like, is the...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k of the week 47: PUT YOURSELF INTO SOMEBODY’S SHOES
Most of us are probably familiar with the expression, "Put yourself into somebody's shoes". It is of course all about being able to empathize with the other person's personal...
29 November, 2020
Pic(k) of the week 48: ARABIAN ORYX AERIAL
During the last 10 years, Aerial photography has started to take a much more important role in how I want to portray myself as a photographer. After having done...
29 November, 2020
The Night Before Cyber Monday Savings
B&H Photo has some crazy savings on one of Fujifilm’s most popular cameras the Fujifilm X100F which you can get here. No one has matched this price yet, but...
29 November, 2020
Video: The ‘surprising’ origin story of Kodak Aerochrome film
Todd Dominey has published a video on his Youtube channel that dives into the interesting history of a film stock ‘with an origin story unlike any other,’ Kodak...
29 November, 2020
Filming at the Edge of the World: An Interview With Acclaimed Cinematographer Chris Menges
I recently had the chance to speak with Chris Menges about his newest project, "Waiting for the Barbarians." Menges’ insights into the art (and underlying politics) of filmmaking...
29 November, 2020
Fujifilm Is Not About Specs
In March of 2020 I lost all of my business for the next nine months. By April of 2020, I had lost most of the bookings I had for the...
29 November, 2020
Are You Raising Your Photography Rates? You Should Be
The broad and often contentious topic of pricing one's photography services can be a mind-melting process for new professional photographers or for those that are less business-savvy —...
29 November, 2020
Today Only: Save up to 50% on Vello Battery Grips for Select Cameras
Deal of the day at B&H Deal Zone: now you can save up to 50% on Vello Battery Grips for select cameras, including Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,...
29 November, 2020
Fujifilm X-T200 Cyber Monday Deals 2020
Fujifilm Cyber Monday Deals 2020 are now live and you can save up to $302 on Fujifilm X-T200 camera body and bundle kits. This is the best deal...
29 November, 2020
Of Rats and Phones
FUJIFILM X-H1 (14mm, f/5, 1/200 sec, ISO200) The very last day in New York City. My wife is in the hotel packing her luggage and I’m out on a...
29 November, 2020
Deal: $400 off on Fujifilm X100F for $899 at B&H
Exclusive deal at B&H: B&H Photo is now offering the Fujifilm X100F compact camera for $899. This is $400 off compared to the regular price $1,299 at Amazon,...
29 November, 2020
Lightroom Settings All Photographers Should Know About
Lightroom is a deceptively complex program with a wide variety of settings that can impact both your workflow and the quality of your images. This excellent video details...
29 November, 2020
A Review of the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens
A shift lens is a uniquely useful optic for a variety of applications, particularly for architecture, where the ability to correct perspective and keystone distortion allows you to...
29 November, 2020
How to Pose People Who Aren’t Models
Working with models can make your job a bit easier, but for those of us who shoot portraits of people who are not models, having a firm grasp...
29 November, 2020
Is It Time To Change the Laws on Street Photography?
There’s been some intense discussion in recent weeks as to whether freedom of expression gives photographers the right to be intrusive and disrespectful towards their subjects when photographing...
28 November, 2020
Fujifilm X-S10 vs X-T3 For The $999 Win
The Fujifilm X-S10 has been called a mini X-T4 by many and for good reason, it is an incredible value that brings IBIS to lower end X series cameras,...
28 November, 2020
90% of Landscape Photography in Only 20 minutes
What do you actually need to know to do landscape photography? [ Read More ] ...
28 November, 2020
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