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Blog on best photography gear and help you choose the right products. We help you understand the terms and decipher the numbers so you can make the best decisions with your gear.
Best Photography Gear
1y ago
Before you buy a gift for a photographer you need to know this one thing; they are extremely picky!
That’s not an insult, it’s just a fact, and one I’ve learned because I first noticed it in myself. But I’ve got the secret to finding the perfect gift for the photographer or videographer in your life. So keep reading.
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a photographer? Maybe it’s a birthday gift for someone that loves photography, or just a thank you gift for a photographer. What would they want?
Think about it. A photographer is willing to spend hours waiting for the lighting ..read more
Best Photography Gear
2y ago
This article breaks down what you need to look at when renting a lens as well as the best lens rental options available. Many people will just search “camera lens rentals near me” but you may be missing out on some better options when renting camera gear.
If you are trying to make a decision to rent a lens or buy a lens, we have a separate guide to help you decide if camera rentals are worth it.
In addition to deciding where to rent your lens from, make sure you know what options are available. One of the benefits of renting from a local store it the ability to ask for recommendations ..read more
Best Photography Gear
2y ago
Renting a lens for your camera is a great low-cost option to be able to use the camera gear you want or need.
If you’re still on the fence about renting a lens vs. buying a lens we have a guide to help you decide are camera rentals worth it.
Believe it or not, but there is a real joy with renting a lens, if you keep reading, you’ll find out what it is.
For those that already know they want to rent a lens, the next question is “What lens should I rent?”
While that can seem daunting, we’ll help break it down and show you the best lenses to rent and pair with your existing gear.
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Best Photography Gear
2y ago
This guide will help you select the best Pet Portrait lenses for your camera. We cover the principles and lens specs that will give you the best results. Then you can determine if you have the right gear already, or if you should consider buying or renting a new lens.
In this article we cover all the pet portrait lenses that we recommend, for all the major brands: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Olympus.
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Best Canon Lenses for Pet Photography
Best Nikon Lenses for Pet Photography
Best Sony Lenses for Pet Photography
Best Fujifilm Lenses for Pet Photo ..read more
Best Photography Gear
2y ago
You most likely love animals if you’ve made it to this article. But did you know that combining your love of photography and animals you can save or make hundreds of dollars?
Whether you just want to capture your own pet portraits to display in your house or you want to start a side hustle that you love, this guide will help you out.
We’ll start with those that want to do their own pet photography and then cover details for how to earn extra cash by doing pet portraiture for others.
Doing Your Own Pet Portrait Session
Getting Paid to Do Pet Photography
Photographing Your Own Pet
W ..read more
Best Photography Gear
2y ago
We’ve all seen a photo of somebody’s pet on social media that is just amazing. Then wished we had a photo of our own pet like that to hand in our house.
We display pictures of those we love because those reminders bring a warmth to our home. We also can use our photography skills to make a heart-warming gift for someone we love.
While you won’t be able to go out and be a professional photographer by just reading this article, these tips, if practiced, really can help you get that amazing shot you want.
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DIY Pet Photography
You could set up a pet portrait session ..read more
Best Photography Gear
2y ago
Often people ask, ‘Should I buy or rent a camera lens?’ If you’ve made it to this post, then you are wondering if you should rent rather than buy. The answer is, it depends on your situation. Although you definitely shouldn’t be afraid to rent a lens, even if you think you might end up buying that same one.
Is Renting Camera Equipment a Waste of Money?
Renting and subscriptions services are more and more popular these days. This is because they have some nice benefits.
Just look at the music industry. Streaming and subscription services like Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon’s Prime Music are ..read more
Best Photography Gear
2y ago
The concept of perspective in art is about creating an illusion of depth and dimension while working with a flat surface. With photography that means taking a three-dimensional scene, transferring it into a two-dimensional medium all while still capturing the feeling of depth from the original scene. As I like to say, “photography is about preserving perspective”.
Understanding how a lens captures and distorts perspective is important to help make sure the end results work. Which also involves a clear understanding of the principles and tools you can use to preserve that illusion of depth i ..read more
Best Photography Gear
2y ago
If you are new to photography, then lens distortion is probably something you don’t understand. While if you have more experience with photography, then lens distortion is something that might annoy you. We’ll address both groups, so that whether you’re just getting started or know your way around your manual settings, you can plan for and control the results you want.
Two Types of Distortion
The quickest way to understand photography distortion is to realize there are two main types: Perspective Distortion and Optical Distortion.
Since we are taking a three-dimensional scene and forcing ..read more
Best Photography Gear
2y ago
Selecting the Best Sony A7R II Lens
The Sony A7R II features a 42 megapixel full-frame sensor and 4K movie recording.
One of the most welcome improvements is the built-in 5-axis body image stabilization that will work regardless whether the lens you use has OSS (great for old, or manual focus lenses).
You should know that the more megapixels your camera has, the better your lenses should be. Some lenses, regardless of their age, simply won’t be a perfect fit if you’re looking to get the most detail and sharpness out of your A7R II.
Below you will find our 11 most recommended A7R II lense ..read more