As a family photographer, capturing candid moments is one of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of the craft. Candid photos can capture the genuine emotions and interactions that make a family unique and memorable. However, getting these shots can be difficult, as kids and adults alike tend to tense…

Golden hour has just come to an end and the sky is slowly fading from a rich cyan to black, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up your things and leave. Although natural light has its ethereal qualities, nighttime photography forces you to showcase your technical mastery with…

Instagram, the photo-sharing social media behemoth, has long been synonymous with mobile phones. For many users, the spontaneous nature of snapping a photo, adding a filter, and instantly sharing with followers makes it a truly mobile-first platform. However, the demand for desktop functionality has grown over time, particularly among professionals…

Most of what we do as photographers on a day to day basis is very well thought-out and exudes a fair amount of control. Perhaps that is why many turn to street photography as an alter ego and find the spontaneity of it so exhilarating. …

Google Alerts is a free online tool provided by Google that allows users to receive notifications via email or RSS feed whenever new content from news, web, blogs, video, and/or discussion groups matches a set of search terms selected by you. It’s a way to monitor the internet for specific…

In the history of Nikon (Nikkor) lenses, very few f/1.2 lenses have ever been designed, and each one has been a major milestone for the brand. The original “Noct”, a 58mm f/1.2, is quite possibly the most-revered lens in all of Nikon history! Today, I am presenting a similarly impressive…

In recent years, the popularity of gimbals has skyrocketed, and for good reason! These nifty devices allow videographers and content creators to capture smooth, stable footage on various devices, from smartphones and action cameras to large mirrorless cameras. Today, we are doing a Hohem iSteady MT2 gimbal review because of…

When shooting on-location, it helps to have a plan (or vision for the shoot) in mind, as well as dependable, portable gear. The latter holds especially true when using flash and working without an assistant. We recently hit the streets in downtown Santa Monica to capture some urban-style flash photography…

When it comes to flash photography, a lot of photographers mistakenly assume that flash can’t look natural. Of course, this simply isn’t true. In fact, we can show you, step-by-step, how to make your flash photography look as though you only used natural light. The “secret” lies in understanding the…