How to Set up Your New Camera

Plus: The Best James Webb Space Telescope Photos & More

“A camera alone does not make a picture. To make a picture, you need a camera, a photographer, and, above all, a subject. It is the subject that determines the interest of the photograph.” - Man Ray 

Greetings Photographers,

There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.

Action photography is undoubtedly exciting, but it’s also one of the most challenging genres of photography because you only have a split second to capture the perfect photograph. Consider committing some time to understand the following tips that will help you to capture incredible action shots like a pro. So, let’s dive into it. TAKE A LOOK →

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has wrapped up its first full year of scientific operations, and beyond “breaking” cosmology, the telescope has also delivered some of the most spectacular photos of deep space ever seen. TAKE A LOOK →

Whether you’re a pro or just going on vacation, travel photography is best conveyed when you capture the local culture. If you’re unsure how to accomplish that or perhaps just want some help, this link is for you. TAKE A LOOK →

We all have to start somewhere. For most of us, that means a basic DSLR or mirrorless camera kit with a compact, handy general-purpose zoom lens. Undoubtedly, we can’t wait to ditch our basic kit lens for something faster or more versatile. A kit lens is something we feel we need to graduate from to call ourselves an accomplished photographer. But is that really the case? Maybe the humble kit lens has more to offer than we think, so today, we will look at our five favorite kit lenses of all time. TAKE A LOOK →​​

Getting a new digital camera is an exciting time for photographers. A world of possibilities and learning lies ahead. But it’s not always smooth sailing. There are lots of complex numbers, letters, and acronyms to wrap your head around. But by following the simple steps included in this checklist, you should be up and running in no time. TAKE A LOOK →

“It’s not the camera that makes a good picture, but the eye and the mind of the photographer.” - Richard Avedon

Tomorrow: Lessons from a thirty-day photography challenge.

– Jeff

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