For many, “available light” photography is synonymous with “natural light” photography — the use of the sun as the main light source. But, for us MacGyvers, the meaning is a bit different. To us,  it means using whatever light is “available” — be it the...

With the release of Plug-In Suite 5, onOne has raised their prices — including the discount price they have allowed me to offer my students and readers. Graciously, onOne has allowed me to offer my students and readers the Suite at a heavily discounted price — $379.99.

Since starting this site, I’ve felt a bit trapped. I’ve been feeling that, to fit the format, I’ve had to write long, informative, illustrated articles. Even the “Quick Focus” pieces can’t be quickly written. So, I’m going to try adding something new —...

The immediate response was overwhelming. More than 150 of you sent emails saying “yes” to my inquiry as to whether I ought to start “a survival stories” section on this web site.

This shoot came from my “Dark Side”. The basic concept was simple — to show that contrary to what glossy magazines and movies may tell us, beauty does not necessarily bring happiness. And, that for some,

I know. Yet another article about tethering? Yes. But, this one will be short. I’ve already written extensively about the topic both in a newsletter article and in a review of onOne  Software’s DSLR Remote Pro.

My name is Steve. I’m a tool junkie. I’m in love with a light stand. How did it happen? It called to me. The moment I saw it in a Matthews catalog, it called to me.

To survive in this business climate, to improve our art, to differentiate our work — whatever our goal, we must continue to learn and grow as photographers. Fortunately, there has never been a greater variety of learning tools available.

A “marriage made in heaven”? Absolutely?  Brangelina? No,  I can’t get into that stuff. To me, the new SuperCouple of the Day was formed when my iPhone 3GS bonded with my Nikon D3.

Ostensibly, The Hot Shoe Diaries, is a “how to” book that teaches us to get “big light from small flashes” — a primer on the use of all things “speedlight”. And, it is. But, it is a lot more. This book is a travel guide that takes us down the path of the creation...