I have been getting a lot of questions about focus recently, and I think it's a good topic to discuss because so many of you are new to DSLRs and focus can be a sticky issue at first (and always to some extent!) Here is a common scenario: You get a new...

How your lens will capture your portraits. anything above 50mm is best for portraiture.

The holiday season is just around the corner, so now is a great time to think about giving yourself a photography gift (or to start dropping very specific hints). If you are looking for something that will make a dramatic difference in your photography and widen your photographic options, all without spending a large amount of money (right at $100 for the Canon version and $109 for the Nikon version), then you should look no further than a 50 mm prime lens. What is So Special about a 50 mm…

One of the consistent questions I get is about which lenses I use. Over time, my opinions have changed, but these three lenses are currently my favorites for these specific shooting categories. Rem…

One of the most valuable and versatile pieces of equipment a photographer has is a 50mm lens. When we first start using it, we are immediately astonished by just how much the image quality of our cameras can improve. However, we also do tend to forget lots of points that are important to know in order to ensure optimal image quality and excellent results. Here's a list to keep in mind.

Learn how an inexpensive 50mm lens can help you take better photos, even if you shoot on auto! Review of the Canon 50mm 1.8 camera lens.

Why a 50mm Lens Belongs in Your Camera Bag. When you’re shooting with a digital SLR, you can get very different outcomes depending on what lens you use. But it’s easy to get overwhelmed with lens options. There are so many out there, and you have to consider prices, name brands versus “imitation” lenses, the lens...

Learn how an inexpensive 50mm lens can help you take better photos, even if you shoot on auto! Review of the Canon 50mm 1.8 camera lens.

Today's post highlights top posts covering lenses and accessories. Previous top posts have covered camera settings, aperture, exposure, phone photography, DIY photography hacks, composition, top phot

how to turn your 50mm into a macro lens, so I thought I'd do a bit of a "how to" post to show you how you can do it.

Welcome to COM today, I am so happy to have you. I love pictures, and I love taking them even more (probably to much, but

In order to deliver a complete wedding photography product, you're going to need lenses that allow you to capture each of these aspects with artistry and creativity.