New Tokina AT-X 11-16 f/2.8 PRO DX Ⅱ lens announced The original version of this lens is one of the best ultra-wide DX lenses out there. It is sharp (for an UW), fast (constant f/2.8), sturdy, and an all-around better option that the other DX Ultrawides on the market. I have yet to see the performance of this iteration, but there is a good chance that it will be worth...
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Photos from the Hancock County Fall Festival 2011 in Sneedville, TN! [Show as slideshow]
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The Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S appeared on the Nikon Imaging website for a few hours today. Concurrently, images taken with this lens were ‘leaked’ on a blog belonging to Deborah Sandidge. While misprints are nothing new, it is a rather large coincidence that both the manufacturer and a photographer with a strong relationship with Nikon would make this kind of mistake at...
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The Eye-Fi Mobile X2 was just announced. Eye-Fi SDHC cards are famous for their ability to send photos (via WiFi) directly to a computer or device. Prior to this point, a router was required between the card and a device. The Eye-Fi Pro X2 creates an ad-hoc connection on its own, but carries with it a premium price of $150. The Eye-Fi Mobile X2 should be an excellent...
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People love having photos of themselves and their families, but often hate the process of having their picture taken. A portrait photographer is responsible for not only taking excellent photos, but also putting his/her subjects at ease. I’m sure you’ve seen a myriad of family photos and portraits that look staged, with forced smiles and awkward poses. Learning...
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Wedding photography can be one of the more stressful career options for photographers. Brides expect amazing images to be taken ‘live’ with no staging, minimal prep and zero chance for a re-shoot (unless you REALLY mess up)! Anyone that has been around a bride during the wedding knows the pressure that they can be under, and that pressure can be turned onto a...
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