Experimenting with light in the studio
I like to play around with light in the studio. These were a combination of strobe and constant light. What fun things do you do with light?Sony a1 and a FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM (SEL2470GM)
Forum Posts
Great quote on photography/creativity
This quote from the photographer Ryan McGinley just nails it for me. I've had it taped on my wall for some time now and read and act on it regularly. "Find something to be obsessed with, and then obsess over it. Don’t compete; find what’s uniquely yo...
Can creating AI art make you a better photographer?
I have to admit...I fell down the rabbit hole of AI art generation. I was sick for a while and spent that time playing with Midjourney. At first, I was horrified at the potential. It literally could do things that would take a me a year to plan for, ...
Chicagohenge!
After 3 years, finally took photos I am happy with! Chicagohenge is such a unique event, happening twice a year and you need the weather to cooperate too. What do you think? Did you ever catch this effect in other US cities?
Resolved! What recharges your creativity?
What do you do to recharge your creativity?There are times where I feel creatively stagnant, or like I am in a rut, doing the same thing over and over. I firmly believe that we can all constantly grow and improve so I am always looking for a way to b...
Resolved! Critique my photography.
So, I invite everyone to Rate/Critique my pictures. How would you compose/Process this picture if you were at my place? Here is the first one.
Do you love or hate social media?
I have to say I was daydreaming about the early days of social media. Way back when, it was easier to get seen and heard. Anyone else mention 'link in bio' on Instagram and find their post tanks? Do any of you find success with social media? If so ho...
The 400mm f/2.8GM and 1.4X never disappoints for shooting sports!!! My take from today's game:
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Mini-review of the new FE24-70mm f/2.8GMII lens for wedding photography
I just shot a wedding last weekend and wanted to share a few of the stills from it. In particular, the new 24-70GMII lens is just fantastic. I used to hate that lens because it was so heavy and bulky. Sony changed all that with this little guy. I...
Do You Push Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone?
I am a fulltime landscape photographer and educator. Before that, I was a sports photographer and worked for the likes of Sports Illustrated, NBA Photos, San Jose Sharks (co-team photographer 28 years), and Fleer Trading Cards (14 years). My strength...
I shot a wedding last Saturday. I only used three lenses: 24-70 f/2.8GMII, 70-200GMII, and the 35GM
I had a great time Saturday shooting a wedding here in Knoxville. It was so nice to just use mostly two lenses all day: 24-70 f/2.8GMII & 70-200GMII. I only used the long zoom for the ceremony itself, which was outside under a perfect overcast sky....
Professional Photography Marketing
For those who photograph professionally, or aspire to, how are you marketing your work these days? I'm a commercial photographer and many of the ways that I used to promote don't really work any longer with the work from home, or hybrid approach many...
Is your business seasonal? And what gear do you invest in to prepare?
We specialize in family portraits and fall - December is always our busiest time. I'm curious if others of you out there have a particular time of year that is busier than the rest (even if you aren't portrait photographers)? What do you do to maximi...
Favorite photo sharing solution post events
Hey all, What is your favorite or best solution for presenting all photos from an event for selection of final edited photos I have almost 700 from a recent event that I want to give them the option of having some of their selected images edited etc ...
New to video? Try timelapse photography first - it's the best of both worlds!!
One of the biggest hurdles for people learning video is being apprehensive about adding motion to their still images. Video is super easy to do and one of the best ways to take your still work to the next level. Video allows you to anticipate movemen...
