I am a big fan of reading and using books as a reference and in this post I present you with 40 of the best photography books available today. There are thousands of photography books at very reasonable prices and deciding which one (or two) would solve your problem can be frustrating – they all … Read more
With such a wide selection of cameras available how does one narrow the list down to the best cameras for wildlife photography available in 2021? A pretty daunting task – I can tell you! I decided that the best way to decide was to go directly to the world’s top wildlife photographers and see what … Read more
The Best Nikon Cameras for 2020 With such a wide variety of Nikon cameras on offer deciding which is the best Nikon camera can be daunting (and often pointless) – in this post I discuss Nikon cameras available in 2020 in Full Frame, mid-range and entry level models. Table 1: Nikon Full Frame Cameras – … Read more
Living in New Zealand, where we get a ton of rain, I want the best waterproof camera bag on the planet. With a budget in mind I spent a considerable amount of time researching both online and local camera shops locally to see what is available. Having spent so much time on this I thought … Read more
I thought a couple of gift ideas for those struggling with what to buy the photographer in their life would be useful – I know that buying for a photographer can be hard. What follows is my list of 7 Best Gifts for the Photographer in your life – all of these can be found … Read more
Investing in a camera dehumidifying/dry cabinet is the best way to protect your valuable photographic gear against fungus and damage from humidity This is especially so during lengthy periods of inactivity. Keeping your camera and lenses in an enclosed, and possibly stuffy, camera bag or backpack should be avoided. There are a number of different … Read more
Take a look at the Wikipedia definition of a beauty dish and you will likely come away more confused than ever – I sure started wondering if I knew what it was. What follows is an easy-to-understand answer to the question “What is a Beauty Dish?” – Wikipedias definition not withstanding. I will also describe … Read more
Since publishing the post on Newborn Photography tips I have been asked by several photographers and parents about Newborn Photo Props. This post addresses that question covering the the props I believe should always be part of any Newborn photos studio. Before I get into the props themselves I want to once again reiterate that … Read more
One of the more rewarding genres of photography is that of Newborn Photography. In a previous post I touched (very briefly) on the subject and thought a more in-depth post specifically providing newborn photography tips for beginners could be very useful to my readers – and will possibly even benefit those with newborn photography experience. … Read more
When writing my previous post on photography lighting kits I came across several really great value-for-money photography lighting equipment for beginners. My first thought was how much of a time-saver it would have been if I could have had a well-researched, and honest view, on what to buy when I was looking for some lighting equipment, at … Read more
