Why I Love Intelligent ...

Today’s Post by Mark Toal I frequently hear new photographers say that they need to learn to shoot in the Manual mode on their camera. When I tell them that I shoot a lot in the Intelligent Auto (IA) mode they look at me like I don’t have a clue about what I’m doing. Trust me, I spent...

Using Speedlights for O...

Today’s Post by Joe Farace The key to improving your outdoor portraits is knowing the right time to use flash. Start by looking at the existing light falling on your subject and evaluating the range of shadows and highlights appearing within the scene. Using the cameras LCD preview...

Golden Hair

Today’s Post by Mildred Alpern A recurrent image of Edvard Munch, the Norwegian Expressionist painter, is a young woman in white. She has long golden hair and a lithe figure. In many paintings her face is concealed. We see only her back as she seems to gaze into her future. As a visual...

Digital Q&A: Live ...

Today’s Post by Barry Staver & Joe Farace Lenses Mentioned: Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 Lens (in Silver, also available in black) Lumix G Vario Lens, 14-45mm, f/3.5-5.6 ASPH or...

Swivel and Touch LCD Mi...

From the Best of Mark Toal Last week, the articulating, touch sensitive LCD screen on my Panasonic Lumix GH3 saved me during a photo shoot. Have you ever tried to photograph a three year old that doesn’t want her photo taken while a security guard tries to tell you that you can’t...

Choosing the Right Lens...

Today’s Post by Mark Toal In my job with Panasonic I get a lot of questions from mirrorless shooters about which lens to buy and why. Lots of people, including myself, fall in love with a lens just because it works great in low light or is a long zoom lens. It can be hard to step back...