Author Archives: ShutterBug

Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Announced for Nikon Z

pay per click advertising Tamron recently announced that their 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 lens is going to be available for the Nikon Z system beginning September 19th! This $ 1300 lens could be a budget alternative for the Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 … Continue reading

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Our First Online Workshop + 72 Hour Sale Announced!

This morning, I am thrilled to announce the release of the biggest project in Photography Life’s history – our first Online Workshop, The Art of Composition! Along with this workshop, I’m announcing a 72-hour sale on yearly memberships with a … Continue reading

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The Importance of Going Out There in Landscape Photography

A couple of months ago, I asked whether photography can be considered a numbers game. My answer was yes – but not in the volume of photos you take. Instead, it’s how many times you go out and take photos … Continue reading

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Photography News: Rumored Telephotos, Memory Card Sales

For the opening photo of this Photography News, I have borrowed the Bolivian Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys) from its author Tomas Grim. This magnificent, critically endangered parrot does not nest in tree cavities like its relatives, but on high cliffs. … Continue reading

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Nikon Z Cameras: What to Do When Subject Detection Fails

Since the debut of the Z System in 2018, Nikon cameras have taken a giant leap forward in terms of autofocus performance. The original Z6 and Z7 models, with which Nikon entered the mirrorless waters, could only detect the eyes … Continue reading

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