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Five Tips to Photograph Winter Like a Pro
One thing I know a lot about is photography during the winter months. In and around Banff National Park, we can see snowflakes at any time during the twelve months of the year. I’ve rolled fresh snow into a snowman in August! Usually, summer snowfalls don’t stick around for long, but once the calendar turns over to the month of October, any fresh blanket of white will likely hang out until May.
What’s In My Bag: A Single Camera, Lens & Flash Kit For Getting Up-Close With Tiny Creatures
Nadja Baumgartner (@naba_natur) got started in photography four years ago and she quickly became interested in macro. “I find it fascinating to make visible what is invisible to the naked eye," she says. "In addition, I have always had a huge passion for animals. With my photography I can draw attention to the small, inconspicuous creatures that are so important for our existence and an intact ecosystem. With my photography I hope to transfer the fascination of these amazing creatures to others.
New Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Create expressive images on the go with the world’s smallest and lightest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C cameras from Sigma! The new Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN covers an effective focal range of 15-27mm (35mm equivalent) with ultra-sharp optics, a bright F2.8 aperture and a newly developed push-on petal-type lens hood. With expansive backgrounds and pleasing bokeh, the Contemporary 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN is ideal for landscapes, travel, video and online content creation.
Canon's Newest Full-Frame Ultra Wide-Angle Lens
A new full-frame ultra wide-angle lens is here from Canon! Designed for professional and serious enthusiast photographers, say hello to the new Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM! Opening the door to supreme full-frame visual possibilities, this new lens is giving users the opportunity to stand out from the crowd.
Get Even Closer With Nikon's Newest Prime Lens
Nikon is making it even easier to pack lighter, react faster and cover more distance with their newest, shortest and lightest lens! Get excited for the new Nikkor Z 600mm f6.3 VR S, the lightest 60mm prime lens in its class!
Monika Deviat Earns Aurorae Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
Monika Deviat has claimed the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 for the Aurorae category by the Royal Museums Greenwich. This accolade is part of the world's largest space photography competition, an achievement that serves as a testament to her undeniable talent and creativity. Monika's unique style and personality were captured in a documentary that delved deeper into her creative process.
How I Shoot Macro Today
Recently I got a call to photograph some small objects for a project so I thought I’d brush up and do a little research on the latest techniques and gear in macro photography. It turns out that macro and close up photography are hugely popular, making up a fair portion of the photographs people take. That makes sense because it’s something you can do for a few minutes or all day, shooting in your house, the back yard or wherever your creativity takes you. A lot has changed with close-up photography and in my opinion it’s all for the better.
Nikon's New Groundbreaking & Beautiful Lens
Nikon has announced a new, uniquely impressive, astonishingly high resolution, mid-telephoto prime lens. Get excited for the new Nikkor Z 135mm f1.8 S Plena! With incredible edge-to-edge brightness, outstanding sharpness and spectacularly dramatic bokeh, all while elevating the threshold of what’s possible with optical technology.
Nikon ZF - High Tech Camera with Vintage Looks
The Nikon Zf full-frame mirrorless camera is a hot topic of conversation today! I am already smitten with the vintage design, touchy-feely command ...
Fujifilm's Latest Camera Release: The GFX100 II Shoots 8 FPS and Records 8K Video
Say hello to the king of medium-format cameras The FUJIFILM GFX100 II is ready to take your photography game to the next level! From lightning-fast shooting to capturing cinema-quality 8K videos, is it worth the hype? We got our hands on it and we're already obsessed!
Next Gen GoPro Hero 12 Black - New Convenient Features
This new mountable action camera offers improved and convenient features, including easy vertical video recording, a 1/4-20 standardized tripod thread mount, Bluetooth audio support, and longer record times with less overheating. With the Hero 12, you can record your adventures easily.
What’s In My Bag: 2 Cameras & 3 G Masters For Wildlife Photos & Videos
Petri Mäkitalo (@petri_makitalo) is a professional video editor and passionate wildlife photographer who started his career as a videographer in the beginning of 2000 and eventually transitioned to a video editor role. Over the past 20+ years, he has edited award-winning series ranging from reality shows and commercials to documentaries. "My first own video camera was the legendary Sony DSR-PD150,” he explains. After experiencing Sony's exceptional video quality in my work and editing projects over the years, it was an easy decision to opt for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras.”
