You don’t see smartphone straps often, but they’re a good idea if you regularly take photos with your cell phone. Even if you have the cheapest phone on the market, you’re recording memories and moments that are worth protecting. Fortunately, most cell phone straps are cheap. You don’t need to invest much to have a […]
Archives for November 2020
Camera Sling Straps, Two-Camera Harnesses, Camera Holsters and Vests
As prevalent as neck straps are, they don’t work for all photographers. They can get in the way or cause neck pain, especially if your camera is heavy. If you’re getting a sore neck from your strap, you can look at hand, wrist, and finger straps (see Part 1) or try out the following options […]
Camera Neck Straps: Quality, Comfort, and Design
In Part 1, we mentioned how you should get to know your camera before buying an expensive strap. Otherwise, you might find out that you prefer carrying your camera in a different way. For example, if you get a hand strap, you could end up wanting a sling strap instead. There’s one exception to this […]
The Best Camera Straps Guide: Wrist, Hand, and Finger Straps
Looking for a new camera strap can quickly turn into a time-consuming affair. The search can last days as you debate between the different choices. Whatever your reason for needing a new strap – whether for professional work or simply for fashion – you can end up getting bogged down by all the options. That’s […]
25 Great Mugs for Photographers
Whether you’re trying to get a fantastic sunrise shot or staying up all night photographing star trails, photographers need their caffeine. Nothing’s better than a nice cup of coffee or tea to get you going – except, perhaps, for a photography-themed cup of coffee or tea. It’s one of those things you don’t know you […]
45 Great Camera Bags for Every Budget
A great camera bag is essential for every photographer, both professional and amateur. Even if you prefer only using a camera strap while out shooting, you need someplace safe to store your camera when you’re traveling between locations. It can be hard to choose the right camera bag, though. There’s an incredible number of options […]
30 Sweet T-Shirts for Photographers
Whether you’ve been taking pictures for years or just got your first camera, wearing a photography-themed t-shirt is an easy way to show off your passion. (That, and wearing a big camera around your neck.)
12 Extremely Helpful Photo Editing App Cheat Sheets
When working in any photo manipulation package, and especially when first starting out, it is very important to develop good habits. One habit you need to develop early is the use of shortcut keys instead of menu buttons. This will dramatically increase speed once you practice and get use to it. To help in your […]
30 Popular iPhone Photography Apps You Need To Try
The art of “iPhoneography” is no longer something to laugh at. Photos taken and edited with iPhones have appeared on the front page of newspapers like the New York Times. They’ve even won awards thanks to photographers like Benjamin Lowry, a photojournalist who actively supports mobile photography. Finding the right apps to edit photos can […]