If there is one thing we can count on during spring in Canada, it’s rain. April showers bring May flowers. Except the rain usually starts in March and carries through until May. At least we’re not in the UK. I was out field testing the new Tamron 100-400 and, of […]
In the Spring 2019 issue of PHOTONews magazine, I shared how light position and height can help you create a certain mood in your portraits. This is the Behind The Scenes companion with technical information for you. All images were taken with my Nikon D810 and Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 […]
Controlling Light – Recommended Gear List Christian Autotte’s “Controlling Light” article in the Spring 2019 issue of PHOTONews magazine offered a lot of great gear suggestions for macro photography. Here are some of my favourite pieces of gear for controlling light for macro photos. Aurora Speed Bounce http://www.auroralitebank.ca/product-category/speedlight-accessories/speedbounce/ Speed Bounce […]
In the cold winter months we enjoy in Canada, many photographers decide not to shoot as much. Facebook and Flickr groups seem to get a little quieter, with the southern-based snowbirds being the odd exception. Natural light photographers are too dependant on the weather; cold and dreary days don’t lend […]
Monopods are a valuable, but often misunderstood piece of photography gear you may own. This issue, I’ll answer the most commonly asked monopod questions: Why choose a monopod over a tripod? How do you choose the right monopod? Carbon Fibre or Aluminum? What about leg locks – twist or lever? […]
The indoor car show season is starting soon. That means photographing in warm indoor spaces (Yay!!) With horrible light (Boo!) Last spring, I visited the Canadian International Auto Show (www.autoshow.ca) and wanted to do something different. One of my frustrations with indoor car shows is light – not enough, wrong […]
I recently learned that that one of the young men whom I coached soccer and hockey was selected by Athletics Canada to represent our country at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland. I was ecstatic for Max and really proud of him – he was going to […]
The Greater Toronto Council of Camera Clubs www.gtccc.ca (now known as Ontario Council of Camera Clubs) recently held their “Capturing Light and Shadows” Educational Day. This annual event features some great talent who lead workshops and seminars on a variety of topics. This year’s event, held at the Edward Village […]
Photography is a wonderful world full of gadgets and toys, with a million and one ways to photograph anything and everything. It’s one of the best hobbies as the options and opportunities are endless. PHOTONews has a focus in Macro photography this spring. Your thoughts quickly go to macro lenses, […]
Tamron Canada has been on fire lately – releasing one stellar lens after another. I’ve been a big fan of Tamron since the first SP 24-70 F/2.8 Di VC lens – it was a game changer that let me capture images I couldn’t with any other lens in that focal […]
