Last weekend, we took a group of about 50 photographers on a very special expedition into the woods of Elbert county to photograph the unique
Author: Dustin Sigaty
Pack like a pro with our top tips for itinerant imagers
I never thought I would resent a short piece of metal, but that’s what happens when you make a mistake packing for a long trip.
Half-week homework: Wide-open spaces
“Watch your head.”Jolting awake at the sound of laughter—3:00 AM.A stubbed toe.Gotta squeeze through sideways.“Watch it!”A scooter zooms inches away.“Watch that stack of old newspapers—”Too
Half-week homework: Aperture science
If you’ve ever experimented with manual adjustment of your exposure settings at all, you’ve certainly played around with the width of the aperture in your
Battery & charger compatibility guides, now on the blog
Good morning, camera lovers! If you’ve gone through more than a camera or two in your lifetime, you’ve probably run into some confusion about which
Half-week homework: Update audit
I doubt there’s a person who hasn’t seen announcements here and there (on this blog or otherwise) about new firmware for cameras and lenses being
Half-week homework: Roads
A road resplendent, stretching sanguinely into the horizon, exerts a pull as haunting as it is hypnotic. It’s not a uniquely American image—roads have been
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2019
Father’s Day in the USA is this Sunday, June 16th, and we’ve got the goods to make your photogra-father’s celebration memorable. Surprise him with a
Half-week homework: Texture
I can still draw from memory the monsters that live on the wall at my parents’ house. Books, movies, cartoons, and so on all tend
The latest on display in the firmware parade
A couple BIG Nikon updates, several small ones for Sony, plus more for Fujifilm, Olympus, and Canon—don’t miss out!
Half-week homework: Use art modes to exercise your eye
How do you stimulate creativity? By definition, new ideas ought not be direct copies, but as any creator working on yet another fizzling project understands,
Panasonic S-Series trade-in bonus
For a limited time only (through July 27th) you can get an additional $400 added to the value of your equipment when you trade in
How to fix dirty-looking snow (and other grungy white scenes)
We’re late enough into spring now that, if I were to hazard a guess, photographers across the land are finally getting around to sorting through
Half-week homework: Two by two
Gilgamesh and Enkidu, Adam and Eve, Romeo and Juliet, Sherlock and Watson, even the sun and the moon—a quick glance at the historical and mythological
Types of camera: a field guide
National Photography Month continues as we catalog an array of common (and uncommon) camera categories. Round out your awareness and revel in the rich diversity
Half-week homework: Sunbursts
The first time you get a sunburst in one of your photos, the feeling is extraordinary. Those crisp rays shooting out from your light source
10 reasons to come to our Warehouse Clearance Tent Sale
Yes! Our biggest savings event of the year—we’re talking up to 75% discounts—is practically here. (In fact, we’re starting tomorrow in Boulder!) The 2019 Warehouse
Half-week homework: Peace
From Marie Kondo to Nelson Mandela, gentle thinkers around the world have long advocated for the value of a peaceful life. This week, your photo