Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens Review
April 11, 2021
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As a portrait/headshot photographer, it’s not often that I get to use lenses greater than 200mm, so when I had an opportunity to use (and eventually own) the venerable Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Super Telephoto lens, I was awestruck.
This lens is a BEAST! It has a front element that measures nearly 6.5-in diameter, weighs just shy of 12-lbs, is...
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Mini Review: Canon EOS 5DS R
October 07, 2020
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My camera of choice for portrait photography and professional headshots is the 50.6 megapixel monster —Canon 5DS R.
Offering what amounts to medium-format quality in a DSLR body is a truly remarkable accomplishment. For those seeking extra “pop” or who like to crop, this camera delivers. The full-frame sensor captures massive amounts of detail due...
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7Artisans 35mm f/2 Lens Review and Comparison
October 14, 2019
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Recently, I had the opportunity to compare the Chinese-made 7Artisans 35mm f/2 to the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 lens.
Based on the Zeiss Sonnar design and affectionately dubbed the ‘Chinacron’ (after favorable comparisons to the Leica 35mm Summicron), the first thing about the 7Artisans that struck me was its solid build-quality and heft. Weighi...
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Leica M8: Less Can Be More
September 20, 2019
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For me, great photography is a communion between the subject and the photographer. You have to give something in order to receive. You have to be present in the moment —open, thoughtful, reactive. Some of the best photos I have ever seen are representative of this process. They are like great paintings.
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Abstract: The Art of Design (on Netflix)
July 27, 2018
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It’s not often that a documentary series about art and design can leave me wanting for more, but the Netflix series Abstract: The Art of Design did just that. The series explores more than just the great work of artists and designers the likes of Platon, Christoph Niemann and Paula Scher, among others. It masterfully exposes their talents, methodol...
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Why I Made the Switch to Fujifilm Mirrorless
July 27, 2018
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I have a confession. I love cameras. And I have rented, owned and mastered plenty of them throughout my life. Problem is, nowadays it’s hard to find a standout. Everything seems so... vanilla.
As a longtime Canon user, I thought I had found my sweet spot. In my search for minimalistic bliss, I downsized by combining my stills/video shooting packag...
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