Vignettes are a photographic anomaly. They are a technical defect that we sometimes want to embrace creatively. However, it can also be a technical defect that we try to avoid. Confusing isn’t it? In this article we are going delve a little deeper into the shady corners of vignetting. We will look at what it […]
Author: Jason Row
Jason has more than 35 years of experience as a professional photographer, videographer and stock shooter. You can get to know him better here.
If you are a photographer that also dabbles in video, you may well have heard of the “cinematic look.” For many videographers it is a technique to aspire to. It can, however be quite elusive to achieve. There are a number of reasons for this, but in general, your camera is not one of them. […]
In a recent article we showed you how to wean yourself off of program mode using shutter and aperture priority modes. We also took a look at manual exposure mode and how and when to use exposure compensation. In this next article we are going to look at understanding your camera’s focus modes. We will […]
Seeking to upgrade to the latest technology I have recently invested in the DJI Ronin SC Gimbal, a three axis gimbal specifically designed for mirrorless camera. (Regular readers of Light Stalking may recall that a few years ago, I wrote a review of my very first gimbal, the Zhiyun Crane). Time and technology waits for […]
One element of post-production that many new photographers struggle with is the difference between resizing and cropping. I am sure that like me, you have seen images posted on photography sites where the shot is either stretched or squeezed. You may have seen a digital print that look very pixelated or images that have such […]
In a recent article we gave you a basic introduction to the art of videography. Anyone with a still camera from the last five years now has video capabilities we could only have dreamed of about a decade ago. Video and stills sit side by side in the capabilities of our cameras. They share many […]
