Author Archives: ShutterBug

The Art of Saving Money on Camera Gear

pay per click advertising For most of my time as a photographer, I’ve been on a strict budget, from my days as a student to my current attempts to save for a house and car. I’m sure I’ve spent more … Continue reading

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Profoto Connect Pro! The Keys to the Kingdom!

Generally, one wouldn’t view the picture below as a promising start. But it actually is. The blackness of the room heralds control of the space. Wonderful. The peace and calm of utter lack of environment. One’s own photographic sensory deprivation … Continue reading

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How to Photograph Wildlife Silhouettes

Whenever I set out to photograph wildlife, and especially birds, I make sure to arrive before sunrise – or choose to stay until after sunset. There are two reasons why I do so. First, being early to start and late … Continue reading

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Photography News: July 4th Sales, Big Epson Photo Contest

July is traditionally the season of travel and summer breaks – perhaps the time when the greatest number of photographs are taken. I usually photograph wildlife, but today I took my camera up into the mountains to photograph my family … Continue reading

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The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 Isn’t PF, But It’s As Small As One

Alongside the Z30, Nikon also just formally announced the $ 3250 Z 400mm f/4.5 S, shipping in mid-July. This lens isn’t much of a surprise since it was already on the roadmap – plus it had plenty of hands-on previews … Continue reading

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