Phone cameras are getting pretty advanced these days. Is there a point to having a compact camera if you have a new smartphone?
Self portraits can be a lot of fun, but they are also be a great way to test out gear or experiement with portraiture techniques without time pressure. Pro portrait photographer Hanna Saba walks us through his guide on how to take a great self portrait, including focusing, posing, lighting and more.
The Rule of Thirds is a fundamental photography composition technique that you've likely heard mentioned. While rules are always made to be broken, having a strong understanding of the rule of thirds, including how and when to apply it, is critical. We discuss the rule of thirds, what it is, and when to use it in different situations.
Professional landscape photographer Cam Blake outlines considerations and plans you'll want to make BEFORE heading out to shoot your landscape images.
Shooting underwater can provide challenges with white balance, depth, lighting, and more. We discuss the most important features in an underwater camera and give you our top tips to improve your underwater photography.
Jumping from photo to video can be a daunting task. We discuss how to navigate the change, getting coverage and B-roll, camera movement & gear, and more.
Professional photographer Sharon Blance tackles the often-misunderstood concept of a 'Stop'. Understanding the ins-and-outs of this measurement of light can have a great positive impact on your photography and help in making the journey away from Auto and towards Manual modes.
We take a look at the best telephoto lenses from the major brands so that you know where to start when getting into long-distance photography.
You've heard the terms Micro 4/3rds, APS-C and Full Frame. What do they all mean, and what EXACTLY will be the impact on your photography when shooting with one or the other? We take a deep dive into sensor size, including theory, recommendations and decision points.
The EOS R5 sports some of the most impressive features we've yet seen on a consumer camera. But does it hold up in practice? We went hands-on with the new camera to test it out.
Professional landscape photographer Cam Blake takes us behind the scenes of some of his favourite images. Many landscape images tell a story that is more intricate that appears on the surface, and Cam gives us a glimpse behind the curtain when capturing these photos.
Sports shooting can be a demanding discipline. We discuss settings, shooting modes and tips that will let you get the best action shots possible!
walkthrough of some of the first camera and lens considerations to be making as a new photographer.
Portrait and Wedding photographer Hanna Saba discusses the applications of 24mm and 85mm lenses in a portrait context.
While good audio recording is critical to a successful video, it is easy to overlook for new videographers. We discuss the basics of recording audio for video, including why audio is important, necessary gear, differences between on-camera mics and sync sound systems, and more.
