Cover Photo by Artem Bali There are a lot of things that are taken for granted when you’re an employee. You sit down at your desk and you’ve got an email address, a phone, a workstation – and so on. When you make the switch to freelancing, it becomes painfully obvious that this kind of […]
Continue readingMonthly Archives: November 2018
The First Photos from NASA’s InSight Spacecraft on Mars
Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA’s InSight spacecraft has landed on Mars. Above is the first photo showing the Martian surface on Nov. 26, 2018, the same day InSight touched down. The photo was captured with The Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC), located on the robotic arm of NASA’s InSight lander. The camera’s transparent dust cover is still on in […]
Continue reading4 Great Tips for WAY Better Travel Videos
How do you make a great travel film? Is it the epic panoramic views or the interesting footage you can’t see back home? We partnered with Tajreen&Co to produce a new video on creating better travel films. Find out how to improve your travel videos with better shots, higher quality audio, and more. Watch Four Tips […]
Continue readingMoment Introduces New Tele 58mm Smartphone Lens
Moment announced their newest lens for smartphones, the Moment Tele 58mm Lens. A modern and improved mobile photography lens made for the latest phones with dual-camera features. Moment 58mm tele lens starting at $79.99 (on sale from $99.99) in the Moment Store. The ‘first telephoto lens designed for the latest iPhone, Pixel, and Galaxy phones’ […]
Continue readingKiller Mistakes to Avoid When Freelancing
Freelancers can be a proud bunch – I should know, I am one; and often, I won’t even tell my life partner if I screw something up or end up kicking myself for losing a client. When the buck stops with you, it can difficult to hold your hands up and say you got it […]
Continue readingBlack Friday Deals Guide for Photo & Video Gear (2022)
Gathering all the top sales and deals for the 2022 Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday season. Find the best deals on cameras, photo equipment, video equipment, audio equipment, storage, software, and more. This is an ongoing list of the top specials and deals from photo/video manufacturers and marketplaces. Check back closer to Black Friday […]
Continue readingNASA Publishes the First 8K Video from Space
Photo Credit: NASA/Roscosmos Watch the first 8K video from space, documented from the International Space Station. This film is a collaboration of NASA and the ESA (European Space Agency). “The first 8K ultra high definition (UHD) video of astronauts living, working and conducting research” (via NASA) How was this video made? This video was filmed […]
Continue readingLeica Shares the Q-P Full-Frame Camera; a Refined Leica Q
The Leica Q-P is described as ‘an artful statement of understatement’ by Leica. This refined camera is powerful, with technical features like the Q, but also elegant with minimal design. Leica Q-P available now for $4,995.00 (USD) from Amazon, Adorama, B&H Photo, and from Leica stores. “carries the same superior image quality and technical excellence of the […]
Continue readingWhat is a good beginner camera?
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (500D) photo by Tim Graf Whether you’re looking at taking the next step from your point-and-shoot – or would like a step-up from your phone’s camera, then it might be time to consider a DSLR. As well as an enormous range of lenses and the low-light benefits of an optical viewfinder, a […]
Continue readingFlickr Removes 1 TB Free Storage, Adds New Pro Features
Today Flickr issued a press release announcing changes to their free and pro plans. This comes just a few months after their acquisition by SmugMug. Here are some of the notable changes: Flickr ‘no longer offering a free terabyte of storage’, limits free users to 1000 photos or videos Premium option ‘Flickr Pro’ features unlimited […]
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