One of the best pieces of advice I could give to any aspiring photographer, after “A photo’s not a photo until you can hold it
Author: Dustin Sigaty
Colorado Springs’ Labor Day Lift Off, 2019
Looks like we’ve got ourselves a tradition! After an unflappably good time last year, we’ll be back at the Labor Day Lift Off in Colorado
Half-week homework: Red
With this challenge, we begin to think chromatically. Over the next several weeks, I’d like to challenge you to give enthusiastic attention to each of
Free download: Travel checklist for photographers
Summer of Travel is still going strong! If you’ve got a trip coming up, this checklist is a must. For example: if you’re planning on
RSVP for adventure: Free photo classes from Olympus x CreativeLive
Step Outside is a three-day online learning extravaganza put on by Olympus visionaries and professional instructors. Normally, each class would cost $29, but you can
Half-week homework: Go to Cambodia
OK, OK, I’m being a little tongue-in-cheek. Even so, it’s undeniably a great way to freshen up your photography, and your life. When was the
August Imaging Specials: Photo Booth + Photo Books
As you probably know, every month we run two different specials on services we offer. With even better prices than usual, you can try a
Half-week homework: Thrift stores
We, as a society, go through a lot of stuff. I don’t mean that in a bad way, necessarily—quite to the contrary, in many cases—but
Free download: The ultimate α7R comparison chart
You probably heard about the newest iteration of Sony’s high-resolution full-frame mirrorless α7R series, the α7R IV. (If you didn’t, get the details and full-res
Athenian beauties: The all-owl workshop is back this August!
Mike’s Camera has a long-standing relationship with raptor sanctuaries in both Colorado and California. They do great work for the environment, and they provide us
Half-week homework: The drama of every moment
Part of creating in any art form includes finding fodder for your own inspiration. The key step between turning on your camera and getting incredible
Panasonic in-store / latest firmware updates
We’re happy to announce that we’ll be hosting a rep from Panasonic at each of our Colorado stores over the course of the next week
Big firmware, long-reaching hardware from Olympus
Three quarters of the way through their hundredth year, Olympus has continued to prove their commitment to pro photographers, pushing the capabilities of the Micro
The α7R IV—61 megapixels of Sony
We’re excited to announce that the newest member in Sony’s stable of full-frame E-mount cameras will be available soon at a Mike’s Camera near you!
Half-week homework: The old and the new
A great deal of the meaning in our lives comes from time, and will continue to do so until someone cracks fourth-dimensional travel. As a
New cool from Canon
EOS R and Canon PowerShot shooters, rejoice! News has broken from Japan regarding a new lens and two new entries in the venerable G series
Half-week homework: Arboreal art
I’m writing this near the great Father & Mother of the Forest in California’s oldest state park, Big Basin. Having started down the Pacific coast
Coffee + Clean & Checks with Olympus
Did you know that you can get a sensor cleaning and general checkup for your Olympus ILC for free this month? Drop your camera off