Balloon Festivals, Nikon 180-600mm Z lens This week, we discuss a very colorful location shoot: Rick went to the Labor Day Liftoff hot air balloon festival in Colorado Springs. This annual event is a big draw, with over 75 balloon crews operating this year. We also got our hands on the Nikon 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 Z … Continue reading The Image Doctors #201 →

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Photographing the “Supermoon” Did you see the “supermoon” this week? We’ll offer some tips for photographing the moon and tell you why you don’t need to wait for a “super” event to get out there and shoot it. Check out Jason’s Night Sky Photography Handbook for more night shooting tips! New products from Sony & … Continue reading The Image Doctors #200 →

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Should you consider a macro lens? This week, we revisit a topic that both of us enjoy: close-up photography. Macro lenses are just one way to get closer to your subject, and we’ll take a look at whether a true macro lens is right for you.

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Photography at the Renaissance Faire This week, we visited the Colorado Renaissance Festival and worked on photographing people in candid settings. The colorful costumes and overall enthusiasm of the festival-goers makes this event the perfect place to get some great shots of people! We’ll discuss the gear we used, and some settings tips for this … Continue reading The Image Doctors #198 →

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The Best Lenses for Zoo Photography Your local zoo can be a great place for honing your wildlife photography skills. From exposure to autofocus, zoos are loaded with great animal subjects. This week, we offer our tips on the best walk-around lenses for zoo photography, including affordable options for most of the major camera brands.

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This week, we took our annual overnight trip to Mt. Evans and photographed wildlife and landscapes in the alpine tundra above 13,000' elevation

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This week, we'll discuss some options for how to acquire big-ticket items without melting your credit card or mortgaging your home. The used market and rental companies offer some compelling ways to get your hands on expensive gear without the financial pain.

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This week, we took a short road trip down to southern Colorado, where we photographed abandoned towns and the historic downtown of Trinidad.

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If your photos aren't sharp, we'll offer our tips for both camera settings and techniques to improve your shots.

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Putting together a new kit: OM-System This week, we’re pleased to be joined on the show by our long-time friend and supporter, Jon Kandel. Jon recently purchased an OM-System kit as a smaller and lighter alternative to his full-frame Nikon Z system. We’ll go through his thought process, and talk about the different options for … Continue reading The Image Doctors #192 →

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