How to make a DIY Flash Extender
A flash extender, in case you’re wondering, is a device designed to extend the range of a flash (duh), most commonly a hotshoe-mounted Speedlite style flash. They are of particular use to bird and wildlife photographers, although they can be used by any photographer who works with telephoto lenses and needs some extra punch from [...]
Lighting – My Setup
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; photography is all about the light. If you’re going to even think about calling yourself a professional photographer, you need to be able to do two things: 1.) bring light with you and 2.) know how to use it. The first is obviously the easier of [...]
Space – Making the Most of What You Have
I’m used to working with what I have on hand; I was a working photographer at the same time that I was a broke college student, so I have experience inventing/building what I need as opposed to buying it whenever possible.
And as I said last time, I’m used to working with a P&S part of [...]
Cheap Photography Studio Equipment
After aviation, photography may be the most expensive hobby on the planet. And no matter if you do it as a hobby or as a professional, you’re going to spend a lot of money and if you’re smart, you’ll be looking for ways to spend less without sacrificing quality.
I took up professional photography in college, [...]
eBay Photography
Let’s face it, if you’ve got higher value items that you want to sell, your best bet is to present them to as wide an audience as you can. And the best way to do that is eBay. Love it or hate it, eBay gets your goods out there and is both cheaper and has wider [...]