Here is my review of the Sony Alpha SLT-A77VQS translucent mirrored camera “DSLR.” DSLR is in quotes because it is not a Single Lens Reflex camera. The mirror inside the A77 is fixed and translucent and doesn’t open to expose the sensor. Rather, when a photo is snapped, the light penetrates the translucent mirror to [...]
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Backing up your photography
It is hard to know where to post this: Photography genius, photography mistakes? Over the past eight years of professional photography, I have seen any number of “backup systems” that others are using to keep their images safe. From DVD backups to external hard drives, photographers are putting a ton of work at risk and [...]
Photo Equipment Frauds and Scams on Amazon
First and foremost: DON’T SEND MONEY TO OVERSEAS SELLERS UNLESS YOU ARE USING THE TYPICAL AMAZON CHECKOUT PROCEDURE. I can’t believe I am going to be this cliché, but if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s my story I shop for everything on Amazon. I absolutely love the way I [...]
Ten-dollar off-camera flash review
Off Camera Flash Can you create some stunning off camera flash photography for under $60? You sure can! As a professional wedding photographer, I am constantly trying to improve my work by increasing my abilities. One of the things we learned over the past couple of years was to effectively learn to use off camera [...]
Flash Batteries
What are the best batteries for your camera flash? There is a lot to think about when preparing for a professional portrait shoot or wedding when you are a photographer. One of the most overlooked places is finding the best batteries for your camera flash. Using the right battery in your flash can mean the [...]
Groupon Review for Photographers
We decided to put this Groupon Review for Photographers together to keep from having to email the same things over and over. After running our own Groupon on Oct. 2009, we have been asked by at least 50 different photographers from all over the nation to give advice on our experience. We have had a [...]
Briarhurst Manor Estate
Attention photographers, just wanted to bring Briarhurst Manor Estateto your radar. We just finished reading through their “Vendor Advisory Letter” that they send to the vendors for weddings being held at their venue. A few things on the form are keeping us from signing it.Check out the sections below that we take issue with and [...]
Becoming a Wedding Photographer
Create a simple contract – Do this first. Because I am going to suggest you take some free weddings to get your feet wet, you should have a contract to protect yourself Shoot some weddings for free- If you have ever watched American Idol, Simon Cowell would interact with people who gave voice lessons to [...]
Fashion Camera Bags
Women, are you tired of the same old camera bags? Tired of carrying around something that really doesn’t match your shoes or look great while you are on a shoot. Photo Aspects has come up with several different options for you ladies who just won’t sacrifice being fabulous — even while working. Jill-e Carryall Camera [...]
Professional Camera Straps
Camera Straps The Camera Strap Buddy What it is: Attachment point for a camera strap What it does: By attaching one side of a camera strap to the bottom of the camera the orientation rotates and the camera will now point downwards. This orientation lays the camera flat against the photographer’s side in a comfortable [...]
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Sony A77 Review
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Backing up your photography
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Photo Equipment Frauds and Scams on Amazon
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Ten-dollar off-camera flash review
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Flash Batteries
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AH Photography Groupon
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Groupon Review for Photographers
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Sony A77 Review
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Ten-dollar off-camera flash review
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Phanfare Review
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- Bill ~ Photo Aspects: AH's deal became the topic on a forum. It se...
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- KH: So Groupon sent me an e-mail recently and she was ...