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Unlock the Secrets of Luminar Neo

Unlock the Secrets of Luminar Neo

Outline - Table of contents    This blog post opens up the secrets of Luminar Neo. The first section of the article defines the software, and the rest of the blog post gives beginner and in-depth tutorials about: The software interface importing photos processing photos, and sharing and exporting images Feel free to skip to [...]

October 13, 2023

Two Fujifilm Vlogging Lenses compared- XF16mm vs XC15-45mm

Introduction   A while back, I was looking for a Fujifilm vlogging camera rig for my blogging video productions.  I wanted to mount my Fujifilm X-S10 with a Zhiyun Weebil S gimbal for reliable stabilized selfie footage. However, I had to think of a setup with a wide field of view because I was using [...]

October 2, 2023

Defining new roles in a world of artificial intelligence

Defining new roles in a world of artificial intelligence

Midjourney Impresses Everyone. Or does it?   Recently the world of photographers was turned upside down by an image-making platform called Midjourney. Midjourney allows you to enter a text prompt to get a resulting image. Prompts are text cues given to a machine to get a desired result.   For instance, using the prompt “/imagine” [...]

August 19, 2023

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Photo Walk Workshops in Quebec City

In all my years of teaching photography workshops, I have always been a fan of photo walks. You can only go so far when teaching photography concepts to people in a classroom. In our journey of finding a photographic voice you need to get out there and shoot, is what I always say. What is [...]

August 13, 2023

Visico Pocket 2 review

A battery-powered flash with plug-in power   This is a small review of the 200-watt Visico Pocket 2 battery-powered flash. I used this flash in a full-fledged studio setting and enjoyed the experience. In this post, we will look at why I loved it so much. This was achieved by using two Visico Pocket 2 [...]

July 11, 2023

Best habits to define your photographic voice

Best habits to define your photographic voice

Introduction:   Finding and developing your artistic voice as a photographer is essential for creating unique and compelling work. While defining your artistic voice is a personal journey, there are daily habits you can adopt to help you discover and refine it. In this blog post, we'll explore the habits that will guide you in [...]

June 23, 2023

Continuous Light Photography – The Pros and Cons

Continuous Light Photography – The Pros and Cons

Should you use a flash? Should you use an LED:   Without light, there is no photo, plain and simple. Therefore, choosing a proper lighting setup can greatly change image quality. Photographers often consider continuous and flash lighting options in photo studios when preparing for a photo shoot.    In this blog post, let's look [...]

June 14, 2023

5 photography myths debunked

5 photography myths debunked

Getting to the truth about photography   In all my experience giving workshops, there is nothing I enjoy more than these three things    Seeing someone realize that they are better than they are.  Looking back on what I would have loved to have known when I started.  Dispelling myths  I see other photographers propagate [...]

June 6, 2023

The Hohem iSteady V2 review

Gimbal stabilizers - Converting your phone into a cinema camera     Our smartphones can deliver better and better video. They capture great photos and HD footage; most are now equipped even to deliver decent 4K video. We love our phones and seem to be able to do anything with them. This includes great video and [...]

May 28, 2023

Getting the Film Look in photos-5 tricks!

Getting the Film Look in photos-5 tricks!

4)Getting the film look with a digital camera is easier than you think!   The look and feel of film photography (called the film look) is sought after by photographers. Many think that getting this film look means using a vintage film camera. However, with the advancement of digital technology, it is now possible to [...]

May 6, 2023