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.)
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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 […]
Gear Acquisition Syndrome: What’s in a Professional Landscape Photographer’s Camera Bag?
Mark Denney is a professional landscape photographer based in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Like a lot of dedicated photographers, he suffers from Gear Acquisition Syndrome, also known as GAS. As a result, his camera bag is full of awesome equipment. He’s also a big fan of gear reviews, including the increasingly popular “What’s in My Bag?” […]
3 Useful Portable LED Lights for Photography and Video
Most photographers rely on flashes and studio lights for artificial lighting. Both have advantages–one is portable, while the other provides continuous lighting–but neither is perfect, either. If you often struggle with the limitations of flashes or studio lighting, you might be interested in the newest type of lighting: portable LED lights. Portable LED lights give […]
Quick Tips For Traveling With Your Photography Gear
Buying a good camera, lens, and other essential photography gear usually takes a lot of research, saving, and dedication to photography. It’s a lot of work, making sure the equipment you purchase is exactly what you need to fuel this wonderful hobby. Not everyone needs the latest gear or has a budget to replace their […]
Non-Camera Gear Every Outdoor Photographer Should Carry
It goes without saying that the most important tool in a photographer’s bag is the camera itself. Having the right camera and lens is crucial to capturing the scene the way you envisioned it. That being said, there are lots of non-photography products that every outdoor photographer should have with them. Here is a list […]
Bike Photography: Ideas and Tips for Cycling with Your Camera Gear
As a photographer we all have problems relating to the traveling with camera gear. Is it light enough? Compact enough? Do I need this? What about that lens? And the list goes on and on. I am presented almost daily with this challenge, but on a new level! I am a cycling photographer, “and….?” I […]
Clakit Strap Packs: Secure Storage Attached to Backpacks for Phones, Passports, and More
Clakit is a company that has created a product that transforms backpack straps into easily accessible, secure storage. For photographers who are used to carrying around their gear in a backpack and want to keep their smartphone or documents in a convenient location while traveling, these pouches are something to consider trying out. The Strap […]
Lensbaby Velvet 56 Nikon Review and Sample Images
Aptly named for the velvety, glowing tones it lends to digital images, the Velvet 56 from Lensbaby is a worthwhile addition to your bag of lenses — particularly if you’re an avid portrait, nature, macro, or fine-art photographer. A 56mm f/1.6 with 1:2 macro capabilities for SLR cameras, this manual focus portrait lens enables photographers […]
Limited Edition Camera Posters that Celebrate Nikon’s 100 Year Anniversary
To celebrate Nikon’s 100 year anniversary, 10 limited edition 19.5″ X 19.5″ posters have been released on Level.Press, each featuring one of Nikon’s iconic cameras. Just 100 first edition prints are available per design, each printed on on archival fine paper, framed and matted, hand-numbered, and embossed with a special seal. All orders will be […]