Category: Shooting

New Book! Take Control of iPhone Photography

Learn how to take great photos using the camera you always have with you, the iPhone.

Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens Gallery

I made photos for a DPReview gallery using the new Sigma 50mm f/1.2 lens.

PhotoActive #159: Fuji X100VI and the Appeal of Small Fixed-Lens Cameras

Fuji finally released an upgrade for its popular X100 camera line, the X100VI. What's the appeal of such small fixed-lens cameras?

How to Get the Most Out of Your iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Cameras

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro cameras hide a lot of complexity under the surface. My new article at DPReview reveals some secrets.

PhotoActive 117: John Cornicello on Lens Distortion

You've heard the term "zoom with your feet?" It's not that simple.

PhotoActive #83: Raw and ProRAW on the iPhone

On the latest PhotoActive podcast episode, we dig into Apple's new ProRAW photo format, and Kirk McElhearn explores further in a post on his site, Kirkville.com.

Video call quality: webcam vs iPhone vs DSLR

Want to look better on video calls? Yes, you do, and it's not difficult! I've just published two articles for @reincubate that compare webcams, iPhones, and DSLR/mirrorless cameras, and offer tips for improving your calls.

PhotoActive Episode 57: Remote Triggered

It’s time to step away from your camera. No, not put it away for the holidays—we’re talking about triggering the camera remotely! In the latest episode of the PhotoActive podcast, Kirk and I talk about various ways to trip the shutter from afar, such as using an Apple Watch to control the Camera app on ...

PhotoActive Episode 47: Jeff Shoots an Event

The latest episode of the PhotoActive podcast is all about my experience as the event photographer at the CreativePro Week 2019 conference in Seattle.

PhotoActive Episode 41: Bird Photography with Marie Read

The latest episode of the PhotoActive podcast is up! We’re excited to welcome Marie Read, author of the book Mastering Bird Photography (Rocky Nook), to the podcast. She talks about getting started with bird photography, where to find interesting birds, and, yes, we necessarily talk a bit about gear, since a good telephoto lens is ...