My Sony Mirrorless Starter Kit

Well, it happened. I sold my Canon DSLR gear that I have used for my whole career, and began to build a new Sony mirrorless system based around the A9 II.

Behind the Shot: Fire Crane Flight

Gear used for this shot The key to this shot was preparation and pre-visualization of the final image. I was driving back down through the Yukon on the Dempster Highway, returning from a trip to the Arctic Ocean. On trips like this I often adjust my sleep schedule so that I don’t miss the best hours of the day, and in this case, I had slept through the middle of the day and then hit the road in the evening. Not only does that mean I’m driving during the nice evening and morning light, but also at the best time …

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The Biggest Photography Deal of the Year is Back!

Regular readers of the site will probably remember the annual 5DayDeal complete Photography Bundle from years past. Every year, the best photography educators in the world get together for a crazy 5-day sale where they pool resources, offer an incredible deal and give 10% of the proceeds to some amazing charities. Over the years they have raised over $1.5million for the chosen charities! (learn more about the charities here) This year the bundle is sweeter than ever, with over $2800 of products available for just $89. That’s a 96% discount! As you can see from the ominous counter at the …

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Gear Check: Garmin GPSMAP 66i With InReach!

I have always been a fan of InReach satellite messaging devices, and Garmin has finally integrated this technology into one of their handheld GPS units. Take a look and see how I use it for my photography!