Converting a Mirrorless...
Today’s post by Joe Farace Regular readers of this blog know that I’m a big fan of digital infrared photography. And while you can—and I have—shoot infrared images using different on-lens filters that are available for this purpose, I prefer working with a camera that’s been converted to...
Studio Basics: The Magi...
Today’s Post by Joe Farace Umbrellas are the simplest and most inexpensive light modifier and that makes them the most popular. When working in the studio, there’s an important rule to remember: The closer a light source is to a subject, the softer it is. The converse is also true...
Two Portraits of Sarah
Today’s post by Joe Farace I made the first portrait of Sarah Dean when I was testing the Olympus E5 Four-thirds system camera for Shutterbug magazine at Jack Dean Photography’s studio in 2010. The model that we had scheduled for the shoot failed to show up—it happens more than you...
Photographing Wildlife ...
Today’s Post by Joe Farace I don’t consider myself to be a wildlife photographer but sometimes opportunties just walk into your own backyard , as was the case with this young mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) photographed, literally, in my backyard. Several times a day...
Make Your Own Pancake L...
Today’s post by Mark Toal A pancake lens is photographer’s term for a thin, flat lens, generally a normal or wide angle prime lens. One example that both Joe and I enjoy is Olympus’ 9mm Fisheye Body Cap lens. Pancake lenses are valued for their ability to provide quality...
