Ask anyone what social media platform is built around imagery and the majority of replies will be Instagram. Instagram has been around a long time in social media terms, having arrived on the scene in 2010. However, there are many different social platforms available to photographers these days, some more productive than others. Some are […]
Camera Gear Articles
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Travel tripods are required mostly when you are travelling for landscape and astrophotography. They can also be great accessories when families and friends want to capture group photos and the photographer needs to be in the frame. They are also good for solo travellers who want their self portraits taken in outdoor locations where they travel.
If you are planning to buy a travel tripod, check a few factors before making the decision.
Well over a decade ago, I wrote an article predicting the death of the DSLR. I got quite a lot of criticism for such an idiotic prediction, and yet, here we are today, with only one company, Pentax, still making DSLRs and even then to a fairly niche market. My article was about the fact […]
Every photographer loves reading about the craft, so we have put together what we think are the best photography magazines around at the moment.
There are certain features to look for in a lens if you wish to get into serious portrait photography. Besides, as you practice capturing portraits and want to expand your possibilities, you will need more than one lens in your kit based on your style of shooting. Here are some of the best lenses for portrait photography.
I once won a photography competition with a $50 camera, so no, gear doesn’t matter. I could end this article right here, except gear does matter in many circumstances. So when I see the arguments on social media about this subject, it always seems to be painted in black and white, clearly, it isn’t.
Today I want to explore this area a little more and look at why the “gear (doesn’t) matter” argument is much more nuanced than social media would suggest.