Manfrotto’s new Off Road series of tripods offers hikers and backpackers an ultra-lightweight product to support their photographic equipment. By partnering with Fizan, one of the pioneers in the trekking pole industry, Manfrotto can now...

Serif Labs has announced a fully functional trial of their award winning professional photo editing app Affinity Photo. Photographers now can evaluate how all of Affinity Photo’s adjustments, filters, tools, features, importers, exporters,...

Here’s another “heads-up” for a camera worthy San Diego event: On 19 September, grab your photo gear and hie thee down to ye ‘ole corner of Womble and Cushing in Liberty Station for the Pagan Pride Day Celebration!Keep...

Experience is the one word that comes to mind over and over when reading this book. It can be taken many different ways . The length of time the legendary Janet Macoska has been photographing celebrities and rock stars . The different adventures...

Released just in time for this year's annual Burning Man festival--which begins August 30th and runs through September 5th, 2015, photographer and writer NK Guy's Art of Burning Man photo book is to-date the most comprehensive, creative,...

Traditionally, my photo blogs are written after I’ve visited a site I think my readers might enjoy photographing: a few tips are offered; sample photos are posted; and, Viola!Breaking with tradition this time, I’m offering you the...

It's well known in the industry that Canon and Nikon makes great cameras. Everyone also knows neither company makes great camera straps. The strap that these vendors provide in-the-box are stiff and serve one purpose — to make you look...

Wildlife PhotographyOne of the requirements of wildlife photography is using the same stealth that a bow hunter requires, in that getting as close to the subject, without spooking it is paramount. The wildlife photographer is learning and...

Hip hop fans may not know his name but photographer Mike Miller is every bit as important to the art as many of their favorite artists. From the iconic shot of Tupac Shakur with both middle fingers aimed squarely at the camera to the late Eazy-E...

Alternative music fans across the nation recognize Chicago’s Metro, formerly known as Cabaret Metro, as an institution for underground acts. Part of this history is documented in Front of House: Steve Koress and Chicago Punk’s...

Eyes are wonderfully rich with expression, and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo’s rich diversity of exhibits coupled with its creative viewing alternatives provide fine opportunities for photographing expressive eyes in animals. Whether...

There are three basic considerations for a strong portfolio, story-line, technical consistency, and clarity of vision. You will often hear the obvious elements like, “Show your strongest work”; “ Start strong and end strong&rdquo...;

Although there are many companies offering green screens, only Westcott offers a compact, portable, and versatile solution that's perfect for photographers, streamers, and videographers on the go with their 5' x 7' X-Drop Green Screen...