Photography

Why am I doing this?  Many people view photography as sort of a rich man's hobby. Something that is gatekeeped by how much money you make, and something that you can't even begin to truly experience with less than $500. But it is my firm belief that photography can absolutely

So the other day, I got my very first fisheye lens. Hurray! Every IG photographer's favorite gimmick tool, right? Naw, not even close. The fisheye is a legitimate and useful tool, and I love the perspective it forces the viewer into. Originally bought just for car interiors, this little 16mm

I wasn't planning on writing another piece on a specific lens, but this lens in particular has impressed me so much that I simply need to talk about it. The Nikon AF-DC Nikkor 105mm F/2D is the best lens I have ever used. It combines a level of optical

If you have ever seen one of my PC build logs, EDC, or audiophile photos, you will have no doubt seen this little guy. I discovered the amazon.co.jp version of these figures a long time ago and HAD to have one. Something about that blank stare resonated with me.

When I got my Nikkor 50mm F/1.4 AI-s, I was so blown away by not only how it performed, but also by how it changed my view of my own photography, that I felt the need to write an article about all of it. I also wanted to

I love photography. I love every aspect of composing, shooting, and editing, and always will. However, there are times I become frustrated. A shot doesn't work out here, I can't get the lighting right there, things like this can take a toll. Attempting to create inherently imperfect art when you

A few—okay, more than a few—of my thoughts on editing, my process, and why I love photography in general. I wanted to take a lot of the things I have been asked over the years and compile them into one place. This way, if someone really wants to

My journey into what has now become my main method of photography started about a year ago in 2019 when I got my first mirrorless camera, a Sony A7R II. But that isn't the whole story. Certainly where it really began was with my first camera, my trusted Canon EOS