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 137: Zoom Lenses with Chris Niccols
Chris Niccolls joins us on the PhotoActive podcast to talk about zoom lenses!
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.
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 ...
iPad Pro Lightning Port Is USB 3 Speed
Update, Nov. 12, 2015: I just confirmed with a source at Apple that there are forthcoming adapters that take advantage of the USB 3 speeds, but they aren’t yet confirming when they will ship. That’s bare-bones Apple-ese for “Yep, and you’ll find out more when we’re ready.” As iPad Pro units are now shipping, people ...
Survey Results: The State of the iPad for Photographers 2015
I started September with a question: How are people using the iPad with their photography? Is it really an invaluable addition to one’s camera bag, or is it an occasionally useful item? Is it even being used at all? Sales of iPads have been steadily dropping over the past couple of years, though I think ...
Check Your Apps Before Upgrading to iOS 9
Today is release day for iOS 9 (10 a.m. PST), which means (1) Apple’s servers will probably be slammed all day and it could take a long time to download and install the update, and (2) not all third-party apps are ready for the new operating system. Before you apply the free upgrade, make sure ...
Lightroom Mobile Article Featured in Adobe Mailing
If you subscribe to Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography Plan (which includes Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC, plus Creative Cloud syncing and Lightroom mobile for $10 a month), you probably received an email today containing a familiar name: me! One of the highlights is a pointer (shown above) to the article that I published in Adobe ...
How to Prepare for Travel Assignments Around the World
Over at PetaPixel, National Geographic Traveler photographer Susan Seubert explains how she prepares for international photo travel. Research is key, as is using apps such as Easy Release and Sun Seeker on her iPad while in the field. Read the whole thing, which covers valuable information on researching destinations and packing photography gear. How I ...
Jeff Carlson | Never Enough Coffee Creations 