If you see yourself as a future International Photography Awards winner, or the heir to David Attenborough’s wildlife throne; getting up close and personal with some of the world’s spectacular creatures and sights, you’ll need to kit yourself out with some serious gear. Camera backpacks have been established as an essential part of the photographer’s … Read more →
The VISION IS BETTER series is an epic collection of articles, essays, and tutorials about the photographic life. David duChemin shares his insights on the how and why of photography, visual storytelling, and life lessons learned along the way. Now announcing Vision is Better 3: Become a Better Photographer, Make Better Photographs—the latest and largest … Read more →
Whenever I get my hands onto a nice product, I like to give a little shout out about it. Good quality products deserves to be mentioned. The Case Logic SLRC-2 02B is such a product. I guess I could end this blog post right here, now that you know I endorse this product 🙂 But … Read more →
… the Olympus OM-D E-M5. Before I explain why I went with the OM-D E-M5, which I will just call OMD EM5 from now on, first let me give a little background story. I used to be a Nikon DSLR shooter (I still am, but I never use my Nikon gear anymore, so it will … Read more →
More Great Ways to Make Stronger Photographs You’re going to love reading this 45-page PDF eBook—and yes, it’s completely free (Craft & Vision likes to think of this as a random act of kindness to the photography community they so passionately serve). Inside you’ll find articles by six Craft & Vision authors, and nine unique … Read more →
Dave Delnea’s newest eBook Timelapse – An Introduction to Still Photographs in Motionis an exciting eBook for photographers looking to shoot and process stunning time-lapse sequences! Timelapse takes a step-by-step approach to the important aspects of creating moving photographs. Dave discusses the following key areas: cameras and lenses, tripods and support gear, intervalometers, tethering, filters, and of … Read more →
New PDF eBook: Growing the VisionMonger 2, A Kick-Ass Guide for the Photographic Entrepreneur is the follow-up to Corwin Hiebert’s first Craft & Vision title. It’s a business management and marketing eBook for photographers of all levels and at any stage of growing their business. This eBook is focused on 20 business topics that can help … Read more →
New PDF eBook A Sense of Place is more than just a travel photography workbook; it’s geared towards helping you learn to experience a place more fully, see it with wider eyes, and photograph it more intentionally. Photography, for many of us, is all about learning to see. Younes Bounhar’s A Sense of Place, Finding Your Eye … Read more →
Download Piet Van den Eynde’s BIGBOOK: Lightroom 4 UnMasked (Save USD $5) PLUS – Get 50% off any eBook – No Discount Code Required (Sale Ends Friday Night) LIGHTROOM 4 UNMASKED This is a complete guide to Adobe Lightroom 4 and I know you’ll love diving into this beefy book. At 312 spreads this PDF is full … Read more →
New PDF eBook If you’re looking to explore the creative possibilities behind the slow end of the shutter dial, looking for some new ideas, or wanting a primer on intentional camera motion, panning, long exposure techniques, and the equipment to help you get there, SLOW is an excellent place to begin. SLOW is 64 spreads … Read more →
Craft & Vision are thrilled to announce PHOTOGRAPH, a digital quarterly magazine for creative photographers. They have been working hard for several months to create something exceptional: a gorgeous, ad-free, magazine full of great photographs from exceptional photographers, and articles from photographers and authors like Chris Orwig, John Paul Caponigro, Martin Bailey, and Piet Van … Read more →
Great Light, Easy Light – Strobe Techniques That Don’t Look Lit by Kevin Clark is an eBook about creating beautiful light. Kevin is a veteran commercial photographer who knows how to cut to the chase and provide photographers of all levels with the practical advice they need to create and manipulate light in order to produce … Read more →
Finding Focus, Understanding the Camera’s Eye is an invaluable resource for photographers who want to further develop their technique of on-camera and post-production focus. Finding the best expression of your photographic vision can only happen when your working knowledge and skills produce images that direct the viewers’ eye to what you intended. This beautiful eBook … Read more →
New PDF eBook + Photoshop Panel + *Exercise Files Do you want to add life and depth to your images? Dodge & Burn, Leading the Eye with Lightroom and Photoshop by Piet van Den Eynde is an amazing eBook package (.zip file) that will guide you through the process of making the most out of … Read more →
New eBook Available: Think macro photography is just about bugs? UP CLOSE, A Guide to Macro & Close Up Photography is a must-have guidebook for photographers who want to create fresh and stunning photographs of things often overlooked. Enthusiasts of every level will thoroughly enjoy Andrew’s discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of working with the … Read more →
New eBook Available: Your camera phone is always with you, and whether you’re an amateur or vocational photographer, it only makes sense to know how to use it to your advantage. eyePhone: Making Stronger Photographs with your Camera Phone is a stunning 45-page downloadable PDF eBook, full of inspired insights, invaluable tips, creative considerations, and must-have … Read more →