How many times have you heard that the best camera is the one that’s with you?
BY Ross Chevalier March 24, 2019 Articles, Gear
How many times have you heard that the best camera is the one that’s with you?
BY Ross Chevalier March 20, 2019 Articles
Congratulations! If you are looking to kick start your photography career then this is the right place to start! But, if you’re going to pursue this career then you have to be realistic. No photographer gets their dream career overnight – it takes hard work and dedication. A lot of people spend years doing photography on the weekends or after work building their portfolio until they can switch to photography full time. If you want to sustain yourself through photography then you will need to do the same or even […]
BY Ross Chevalier March 13, 2019 Articles
For Your Safety: All Used items are sanitized prior to each assessment. Returned or Used items will be sanitized and quarantined prior to being sold. Buying a used lens does not have to be a risky proposition. Use these tips to get a great lens and save money at the same time! Why Buy Used? Let’s all face a couple of facts. When we buy a brand-new lens, we get one that has been used minimally, with only a couple of mountings to validate that it is working as designed. […]
BY Ross Chevalier March 13, 2019 Articles
March Break is here and now that the kids are home, what better opportunity than now to spend time and capture memories with them. Photos or Videos? YES! Some of us think of still photos as how we record memories but let’s not forget how incredibly easy it is to make amazing videos on the cameras that we use for our still images. Now would be a great time to review how to do that. Feel at a loss? No problem! Set the camera to P and the recording switch […]
If you’re a parent and are going to be spending March Break with your kids, it can be a great opportunity to capture them at their best.
BY Ross Chevalier February 21, 2019 Articles
Good Video Needs Great Light Want to make professional looking videos? Great lighting is a key element! So, join me as I share the secrets and techniques of the Pros, that you can easily do in your own projects! Getting Started with Lighting Before we look into the type of lights, let’s learn a little bit about how light works. Light is a complex thing that is both a particle and a wave from the view of physics. Simply, this means that light moves in a straight line unless otherwise […]
BY Ross Chevalier February 19, 2019 Articles, Gear, New Gear
Building a studio is a lot more than good intentions, and a camera and lens. A properly planned studio makes your life easier and your workflow more efficient. Building your studio does not mean that you need all the pieces on day one.
BY Ross Chevalier February 14, 2019 Articles
You’ve Got Activities Planned, Don’t Forget Your Camera! With Family Day rapidly approaching, folks are planning their special time together. No matter what you and your family are doing, this is a great day to ensure that you are keeping your photo albums current and making images to share with family and friends who may be some distance away. Indoor Activities We know that many times it’s tough to get everyone together to head out somewhere, and from time to time, the younger folks want to spend the day off […]
A fresh blanket of snow covering trees, fences, fields, hills, and buildings presents a beautiful array of Currier and Ives style image opportunities and invites the photographer to capture its beauty while the snow is fresh and clean. Winter sports are another favorite theme of winter photography. Securing the proper exposure that will preserve the beautiful and varied tones of the snow’s strong reflections and extreme contrasts is a challenge in both the serene winter scene and the exciting snowmobile race. What can you do to capture an image with your camera that is as beautiful as the one captured in your eye?