Feature Product: Xpozer Wall Displays

Feature Product: Xpozer Wall Displays

Xpozer Prints by Bay Photo One of the most innovative Image solutions I’ve seen in a long time is the new product introduced by Bay Photo called Xpozer Prints. It is a fabulous solution to show off your imagery for shows, galleries and exhibits for short or long term display. The images are printed on…

TWO VITAL TOOLS-PART 2-LEDGO LIGHTS

TWO VITAL TOOLS-PART 2-LEDGO LIGHTS

TWO VITAL TOOLS-LEDGO-part 2 This month I found and obtained the TWO TOOLS that I believe are going to launch me into the next season of my creative journey: The Lumix GH5 and Interfit LEDGO lights. Last week’s blog was all about the GH5 and I used up all my words, so this is part…

TWO VITAL TOOLS [PART 1]: GH5

TWO VITAL TOOLS [PART 1]: GH5

This month I found and obtained the TWO TOOLS that I believe are going to launch me into the next season of my creative journey: The Lumix GH5 (PART 1) and Interfit LEDGO lights (PART 2). I’ve been using Lumix cameras for over 5 years now and I am thoroughly in love with the quality,…

Which Lumix Camera?

Which Lumix Camera?

*Comparing Lumix FZ1000/FZ2500, G85/GX85, ZS100/LX10 models Well, the GH5 was released this week and I finally have one and I’m super excited, (my dream camera!) BUT I have used a lot of different Lumix camera models over the past couple years, waiting for it… and I have lots of people asking me “Which one should I…

Vacation Camera List! Hawaii report

Vacation Camera List! Hawaii report

We just returned from a 10-day vacation in Hawaii that was simply wonderful! First real vacation in over 5 years, probably, and yes, we took lots of pictures! We love photography! It’s not just our jobs. And we love our Lumix cameras (so small and light and flexible!) and we are super blessed to be…

You Create Videos with Photoshop? Why Not Premier?

You Create Videos with Photoshop? Why Not Premier?

Why do you make videos with Photoshop Creative Cloud? Isn’t Final Cut or Premier better? Many photographers assume that I edit my videos in Premier or Final Cut Pro, because that is the typical program to do so. And they are probably the best, and definitely fully capable programs to use. They ARE better and…

Breaking the [Shutter] Speed Limit

Breaking the [Shutter] Speed Limit

Does a video look bad if it is shot at too high a shutter speed? First of all, I think it is important that we identify what is “too high” or “too fast” of a shutter! Well, there IS a rule, that says a video should be shot with a shutter speed of double the…

Hybrid Photography definition:

Hybrid Photography definition:

Hybrid Photography: [aka Moving Portrait, Live Portrait, Living Portrait, Reel Story, eCardPro, Instavid, Cinemagraph, Flixel, Plotagraph, etc.] Hybrid Photography is a creative combination of Still Photos, Videos and Sound. Typically, it is a short video file (.mp4) that is under 2 minutes, but usually shorter than 60 seconds. There are many ways to make a…

Lumix GH5- A first look/try

Lumix GH5- A first look/try

Well, this past week I had the pleasure of using a GH5 all day in the WPPI tradeshow, and then took it home for a week and then to Florida to photograph with it for a bit! Finally, after a long wait and much anticipation, it is here. Well, Almost. They actually start shipping the…