Photography Life
- Posted on Tuesday November 05, 2024
When wildlife photographers think of Brazil, they might think of the Amazon or Pantanal. And although these biodiversity hotspots are full of amazing animals, they are not the only places in the country for wildlife photography. They can even be touristy and highly guided at times. If you want to explore a wild environment, where else could you go in Brazil? Well, the state of São Paulo may not be the first to come to mind. But, it offers one of the largest remnants of Atlantic Forest with a plethora of conservation areas virtually unknown to the rest of the world. It is also where this story starts. Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday November 03, 2024
In photography, something that rarely gets enough attention is the importance of organization. There are a few layers to it: organizing your camera equipment, organizing the photos on your computer, even organizing your priorities and mindset. And in all these cases, having a messy system will lead to missed opportunities as a photographer. Continue Reading » - Posted on Saturday November 02, 2024
One surprising aspect of wildlife photography has always interested me, just as much as capturing the animal itself: telling the story of the natural environment in which the animal lives. I would call it the "Animalscape," and I see it as a powerful tool in the visual toolbox. Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday October 30, 2024
It was a big day for Canon mirrorless shooters, with four new RF lenses joining the EOS R system! Newly announced are the RF 24mm f/1.4 L, the RF 50mm f/1.4 L, the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L Z, and the RF-S 7.8mm f/4 Dual. Here's a quick look at these lenses. Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday October 30, 2024
Nikon has just announced the development of the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ power zoom lens for full-frame Nikon Z-mount cameras. Although Nikon already has one power zoom lens for APS-C cameras, the Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, this will be the first power zoom lens for their full-frame system. Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday October 29, 2024
Last week, I shared some of the steps that went into photographing my first safari – where I went, what I brought, and how I backed up my photos. Today, I’ll share the second half of my experience and how everything went in practice. If you missed part one of this two-part series, I recommend reading it here. Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday October 28, 2024
This has been quite a year for those of us who love astrophotography. The solar eclipse in April took a tour across North America. The Aurora Borealis crept unusually close to the equator multiple times this year. And just recently, the comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been putting on a once-in-80,000-years show. Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday October 25, 2024
- Posted on Thursday October 24, 2024
Earlier this year, I had the incredible experience of going on my first safari (and first visit to Africa). Although I am primarily a portrait and event photographer, I do enjoy wildlife and landscape photography as a hobby. I thought it would be interesting and hopefully helpful to take you along with my full approach – where I went, what I brought, how I backed up my photos, and the experience of being there. Finally, if I were to do it over again, what would I have done differently? Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday October 22, 2024
Today, I'm reviewing the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 - a fast, wide-angle prime lens available with autofocus for Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. Although Viltrox is a budget Chinese manufacturer, they've positioned the AF 16mm f/1.8 as higher-end than most of their lenses. Here's what you need to know! Continue Reading » |