So you’ve found yourself with a Yashica A in your hands, or you’re looking to buy one? That’s awesome! Yashica A was my first foray into medium format and TLR photography. Shooting these old cameras can be a whole lot of fun and damn are the results sharp! But they aren’t without their challenges. Loading […]
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Canon AE-1 Program Review
The Canon AE-1 Program is an absolutely legendary camera. I haven’t come across another camera that I love using anywhere near quite as much as it. The AE-1 combines all the components an SLR should have in a nice tight little package. I love it so much because it is one of their earliest cameras that […]
Best Camera Straps For Your DSLR or Mirrorless
Our cameras capture moments in our lives and allow us to take them with us forever. Whether it’s a special occasion, precious times with loved ones or the trip of a lifetime, our photos tell a story. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that almost everyone has a camera. From novices to professionals there’s […]
I Took A $250 Online Wedding Photography Course – Was It Worth It?
From first looks this appears an extremely comprehensive online photography course that provides plenty of information to the aspiring wedding photographer. The course has really rave revies, so lets find out if the course lives up to all the hype. Firstly, a little background about myself to put this review into context. I am not […]
Best Dry Box And Cabinet For Your Camera And Lenses
You can imagine the utter dismay I experienced when one day I discovered a bunch of fungus spreading across the rear glass of my Nikkor 85mm f1.8 lens. I had never seen or really experienced fungus with my photography equipment before, but as soon as I saw this I knew I needed to act. What […]
Best Lens For Product Photography
Finding the best lens for product photography is all about knowing what kind of products you’re going to be shooting. I’ve shot small products such as wedding rings, cuff links and bow ties, and large products up to floor cushions. Product photography can be a challenging beast. It is only recently that I’ve started to […]
Film Developing Kit Review For Beginners
Grabbing a film developing kit to start developing your photographs at home can be a very rewarding and inspiring activity. But it can also be very problematic if you don’t start off with the right gear and method. That’s why it pays to get it everything right from the beginning rather than trying to rush […]
Best Lens For Lifestyle Photography
Lifestyle photography is a satisfying style that gives lovely candid shots. It can be quite similar to documentary photography and street photography at times. So where is the line drawn? I don’t think there can be any definitive difference between these shooting styles, but a key discerning feature of lifestyle photography is when you are […]
How I Overcame My Fear Of Street Photography
There was once a time where I couldn’t force myself to bring my camera up to my eye and snap photos of strangers on the streets. I would watch beautiful moments pass me by, never to realize their potential on the silver halide medium of film. It was gut wrenching, I was suffering and I […]
Best Film For The Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Camera
If you’re looking for the best film for your Pentax K1000 you can rest assured there are plenty of great options. Finding the right option for you is all about realizing what kind of photography style you want to shoot. People & Portraits – Portra 800 You can’t lose with Portra 800 when shooting people […]