The two wintering sea eagles are Steller’s (left) and the white-tailed. In addition to plumage differences, the size of their bills differs remarkably. Last month I featured the elegance and beauty of the red-crowned cranes and whooper swans I photographed while leading two previous winter photo tours to Japan. I […]
Answering a desert call As a photographer from Saskatchewan, Canada, I’ve long been mesmerized by images of the Arizona desert lit up by forked bolts of lightning. Saskatchewan’s summer thunderstorms are dramatic enough, but Arizona’s monsoon season seemed other‑worldly; the intensity of the bolts and the dramatic colours looked like […]
Crescent Moonset, Paradise Valley, AZ USA by Mike Carroll Photographing the moon can be quite challenging, but if you plan your vantage point ahead of time the end result can be the key to your success! A lot of photographers dream of getting that “huge moon” at moonrise. Now we […]
Portugal has exploded as a hot new photo travel destination in recent years—and for good reason. It offers an unusually rich blend of beauty, variety, safety, and affordability. Photographers are flocking to Portugal for good reason: its dramatic and diverse landscapes, its iconic architecture and historic charm, its affordability compared […]
Congrats to Jay & Queena! Look at the background!! It almost doesn’t look real. When Laowa first dipped its toes into the autofocus pool with 10mm and 12mm ultrawide lenses, I scratched my head. Autofocus… for landscapes? Sure, why not. But now they’ve done something that makes perfect sense: they’ve […]
The Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF is designed for full-frame cameras, brings one of the most coveted focal lengths into reach. Traditionally, 200mm f/2 lenses have been ultra-expensive and out of reach for most photographers, reserved for only a few professionals. With a weight of only ~1.588kg (Canon EF) and accurate autofocus, Laowa makes this legendary lens […]
The Think Tank FocusPoint Backpack Series is designed for photographers and content creators who value style, functionality, and sustainability. Available in 22 and 30L sizes, four curated colors, and built with eco-friendly materials. The FocusPoint features rear panel and side access to your camera gear, ensuring quick and effortless retrieval. […]
This is what 30 years together looks like! Congrats John and Laura! broncolor’s newest flagship portable monolight, the Stelos 800L, is here and it’s exactly the kind of tool working photographers appreciate: compact, powerful, reliable and engineered with the attention to detail broncolor is known for. At a full kilogram […]
Last month, I had the amazing opportunity to host a very special photography lighting workshop inside the Scadding Cabin at Exhibition Place. It was a real honour to lead the very first lighting workshop ever held in this historic space. The West Toronto Photography Group is trying to find new […]
Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash (On Sale Until January 6!) If you love clever tools that make your work smoother, your shoots easier and your creativity a little wilder, this year’s gadget lineup is packed with gems. Whether you’re shooting portraits in a home studio, chasing wildlife at sunrise […]
