Review and Field Test of G-Technology G-Drive ev ATC Portable Hard Drives
As photographers, keeping our data safe is of the utmost importance. Being able to trust your hard drives to work...
5 Top Value Lenses for Getting Started in Wildlife Photography
Getting started in wildlife photography is one of the more expensive genres of the photo industry. The lenses and cameras...
How to Use a Tilt-Shift Lens Creatively and for Perspective Control
When you hear tilt-shift lens or tilt-shift photography, there is a probability that an image looking like a miniature model...
Review of the Samyang 100mm 2.8 Macro Lens
There's no doubt that photography is a lot more accessible for most people today. But there are still be some...
Review of the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm Lens
In this review, I'll discuss my experience testing out the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f4-6.3 IS lens. It...
Review of the F-Stop Kashmir Backpack for Women
In my 10 years of photography I have owned three backpacks, one sling bag and several different strap options. None...
How to Make Your Own DIY Light Box with Tape, Paper and a Window
Photographers are pretty savvy when it comes to saving money. This DIY light box is a surprisingly simple method for photographing...
How to Make Sense of Photography Hardware Terminology
There are many different pieces of hardware that help to hold camera equipment together and attach things to stands. Here...
7 Non-Photography Items Which No Travel Photographer Should Leave Home Without
It’s fair to say that as a travel photographer you can never be 100% prepared for everything. There are so...
Review of the K&F Concept TC2534 Lightweight Carbon Fiber Tripod
A week after I first unfolded the legs of the K&F Concept carbon fiber tripod on the coastal plain of...
How to Use a Reflector to Improve Your Natural Light Portraits
Reflected light can add depth and a fresh dynamic to your natural light portraits. Sometimes naturally occurring reflected light can...
Review of the Polaroid Pro Studio Digital Flash Umbrella Mount Kit
One of the biggest challenges for amateur photographers is getting comfortable with shooting with off-camera flash. Not only does the...
Review of the Epson Moverio BT-300FPV Smart Glasses for Drones
Most of us run the DJI app on a tablet or Smartphone to control our Phantom Drones. Lately, you've probably...
7 Questions That Will Help You Decide Which Camera To Buy
People often ask me for advice on which camera to buy. Most often they expect me to say, "Buy a...
Flash Shopping Guide – 5 Things to Consider When Buying a Speedlight
Lighting is one of the most challenging aspects of photography and is often the thing which makes or breaks a...
Recommended Gear for Doing Long Exposure Photography at Twilight and Dusk
Have you ever come across beautiful cityscape photos captured at twilight and dusk (the so-called "blue hour") with silky smooth...
The New Canon 6D Mark II – Hands-On Previews and Thoughts
Recently Canon announced the release of their update to the 6D, its popular full frame camera body, with the Canon...
How to Use a Synology DS216 NAS to Get your Photos Online Quickly and Easily
If you've read my articles here on dPS about storage and backup, you'll know that they've mostly been about slightly...
How to Make Funky Colorful Images of Ordinary Plastic Objects Using a Polarizing Filter
A cornerstone in modern manufacturing, plastic is an amazing thing. Look around and you'll see an abundance of plastic materials...
Concert Photography 101: Cameras and Lenses for Beginners
If you've ever wondered how to become a concert photographer, one of the very first steps is to acquire the...
Clear or UV Filters – Essential or a Waste of Money?
In this video from Phil Steele he discusses the debate over whether or not you should use clear or UV...
How to Make Brilliant Photos With a Short Telephoto Lens
Short telephoto lenses are one of the most versatile and useful types of lens you can buy. But before we...
