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Instagram Photo Tips for Foodies

Posted on September 29, 2019 by JeffSeptember 30, 2019

Images of your favorite foodie experiences continue to top today’s Instagram feeds – and with good reason; we all are obsessed with taking photos of our meals. No matter if we are at home or dining out we are not allowed to eat until my daughter finishes capturing images for her Instagram “story”; the fact is that beautiful food is an art form in its own right; so what could be more fun than photo showing your friends or seeing what your friends have discovered in their local cafes and restaurants? Try this trick that food bloggers rely on for … Continue reading →

Tamron and ProMaster Team Up To Bring You Great Savings at Foto Forum

Posted on November 6, 2018 by JeffNovember 6, 2018

Tamron and ProMaster have teamed up for two exclusive promotions available at Foto Forum These offers are only valid at Foto Forum from October 15 to January 31, 2018. Stop by Foto Forum today to learn more! Save $230 when you purchase a Tamron 150-600mm G2 (model A022) or a Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2 (A025) with a ProMaster GH25 Gimbal Head (7076). As demonstrated in the above video, the GH25 is an excellent solution for balancing a long lens like the Tamron 150-600 G2. It allows swift yet stable movements so you can quickly compose shots and track moving objects. If you purchase a Tamron 18-400mm lens (B028)with a ProMaster HGX … Continue reading →

Time to Clean & Check your DSLR Camera’s Sensor & Lenses

Posted on January 3, 2017 by JeffJanuary 3, 2017

If you’re using an DSLR camera, you’ll eventually require a “Clean & Check” to remove dust spots you encounter due to a dirty camera sensor. When it occurs it is the result of sensor dust and you’ll need to know how to clean the sensor, and how to minimize the risk of this happening again. What does Sensor Dust look like? A dirty camera sensor is most apparent in smooth, light regions, such as bright skies: Visually check your sensor by taking a photo that includes the sky, Example A, or if in a studio a white or a white/off-white wall. Then import … Continue reading →

Imaging Sensors: Full Frame vs APS-C (Crop Frame)

Posted on July 27, 2016 by JeffAugust 1, 2016

Steven Sasson was the pioneer and driving force in the development of both the digital camera and the DSLR. He invented the first digital camera while working for Eastman Kodak in 1975. Seen below is Sasson’s first generation digital camera, as you can see, it was quite large and weighed approximately 8 pounds. Not exactly as portable as today’s digital point and shoots or DSLRs. In 1989 along with Robert Hill, Sasson created the Kodak ECAM D5000. It was the first version of the modern day DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera. The digital imaging (capture) sensor Sasson developed replaced film which ultimately changed … Continue reading →

Bokeh: Understanding Lenses – Part 3

Posted on July 5, 2016 by JeffJuly 5, 2016

The first two installments of this three part series discuss types of lenses; explain focal length, background perspective, depth of field, and how to purposely throw your background out of focus. If you follow conversations on online photo boards you have probably heard threads discussing bokeh. But what is Bokeh and how can you create it? First of all, Bokeh is a Japanese term. It is used to describe the subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of a photographic image. All lenses are capable of creating bokeh of some sort. Furthermore, the best examples are created using prime lenses with larger apertures, like f/1.4 … Continue reading →

Depth of Field: Understanding Lenses – Part 2

Posted on June 25, 2016 by JeffJuly 5, 2016

Part 1 of this series explains how the focal length of lenses control depth of field and background perspective.How does this apply to the photographs you want to create? Once you master controlling your depth of field you will be able to control what is in focus; you can purposely throw your background out of focus so only your subject(s) are in focus or you can choose to have your background in focus to include it in your portrait to compliment your subject(s). A portrait, by definition, is a portrayal; to depict, written or visually an image or group of images … Continue reading →

Lenses – Understanding How They Work – Part I

As technology continues to advance DSLR camera bodies have a shorter useful life as, on average, most photo enthusiast and professionals upgrade their camera bodies every two years. Lenses on the other hand, if properly maintained, having a lifespan approximately 20 years, have more longevity. How does this translates to you the consumer? As long as you maintain your loyalty to a specific camera brand your lenses can be used with all compatible camera bodies. Your optics are ultimately most important, the better quality the lens, the better quality your images. With this in mind, it would be wise for you to invest in the best … Continue reading →