Hard to believe but this is the last weekend to holiday shop, or order online and still get your gift in time. I have been using some great new accessories that would make a perfect gift for the photographer on your list, so here are five photo gift ideas. Some inexpensive and others expensive. But Read More
Gear Talk
Polaroid Revival; Lomo’Instant camera
The holiday season is here, and there is a great option for the travel photographer on your list; an updated version of the venerable instant Polariod camera. Why go retro? Have you ever seen how touching it is watching a remote villager see their own photo for the first time? Or how excited kids get Read More
Rogue Flashbender 2
I have been focusing on speed lights recently, especially with the release of the radio wireless SB5000 (incredible flash). I have been using a lot of Rogue flash accessories to create my images, especially the Flashbender 2 XL. This is a very versatile accessory; you can bounce flash off it, add a diffusion panel to Read More
Softboxes for Speedlights
I use a wide variety of lighting in my photography. The transformational quality of light brings many of my images to life, especially portraits. When I travel I often use speedlights in my work. The trick is getting beautiful, soft light from a speedlight, and having enough power for the job. There are three softboxes Read More
Pro Media Gear Elinchrom ELB 400 cage
If you are like me, your gear gets pretty beat up. Since I shoot on location in remote areas in harsh conditions, I am constantly testing the ‘waterproof, dirt proof, shock resistant’ aspect of all my gear. I rely on my Elinchrom ELB400s for many of my location shoots. On a recent ‘cliffside wedding’ shoot Read More
Elinchrom 190cm Indirect Litemotiv Octa
Elinchrom rocked the photography world when they first introduced the indirect octabank. This six foot octabank used a flash head aimed back into the light, not forward like most soft boxes. With the flash oriented indirectly (back into the octa), the light is evenly bounced and softened creating beautiful light coming out of the octa. Read More
Goal Zero Yeti 150; Solar power on the run
I’m often shooting in the backcountry away from power, or maybe in my trailer without power hookups. My solution to power on the run is Goal Zero. Goal Zero makes a variety of solar powered batteries and panels, and they work great. I’ve used the Sherpa 50 on countless backcountry trips. Combined with the small Read More
Rogue grids and softboxes
Rogue has been putting out some great speedlight accessories recently, updating and adding to their extensive line of products. I have been using their XL Pro Reflector, grids and their large flashbender (as a snoot) with great results. They recently added a soft diffusion screen to put over their XL Pro, creating nice soft light. Read More
D500 impressions
I’ve been shooting the D500 all summer, and I thought I would share some impressions on this ‘mighty little camera’ from Nikon. I’ve shot thousands of images with this camera from Indonesia to Alaska. On one assignment in Alaska I shot over 4000 images using the D500 for variety of subjects from portraits to wildlife. Read More
SB5000 wireless compatibility
I really enjoy getting questions from readers of my blog about topics I post. A photographer friend just sent me an email asking if it is possible to trigger an earlier speedlight such as the SB900/910 using the SB5000. The short answer is yes. Take a look at the photo above. The SB5000 is in Read More