In this photography editing tutorial, we're going to look at one of my favorite editing software applications - Capture One. Capture One is an incredible application for editing RAW files. Compared to Adobe Lightroom it offers much more power and options however the user interface is quite different. Here are 5 tips to get you started working in Capture One Pro faster. If you're used to using Adobe Lightroom, Capture One can seem like a higher learning curve. The interface is quite different, bu...
Mar 22, 2018
For our final photo shoot with the Sony A7 III, we boarded helicopters and headed to Valley of Fire State Park in the Mojave Desert to see what the cameras could do in both aerial photography and landscape photography settings. While this footage was filmed last week, while I was editing this video yesterday - the news came across about the Helicopter crash in New York City. A similar photo expedition made an emergency landing in the East River which resulted in the deaths of all five passengers...
Mar 14, 2018
After the Sony A7 III announcement event, Sony set up a series of photo shoots for us to test the limits of what the camera can do. Today we are in the Vegas desert with dune buggies to test the new A7 III, plus we get to drive them and have some fun. I have to say, Sony has some serious confidence dropping 40 mirrorless cameras into the desert for a shoot, but we had a lot of fun on this one. Pre-order your's here: B&H https://goo.gl/N21gwh Amazon http://amzn.to/2G20Re3 Other YouTubers in this...
Mar 07, 2018
I was very fortunate to be invited to the Sony A73 press event in Las Vegas. This was the first time I was invited and I was absolutely humbled to be there. Of course the big announcement was the Sony A73 and as a press member I got to borrow a pre-production camera for the next 3 days. Sony set up a number of shoots where we could test the limits of the A73. This is what its like to go to a Sony press event. This video was filmed on the Sony A7III (footage after the announcement), Sony a6300 an...
Mar 07, 2018
I had the honor of being invited to the Sony A7 III announcement in Las Vegas this week. Rather than doing a specs video, I sat down with Kevin Raber from Luminous Landscape to talk about the Sony A7 III as well as what this camera means in the development of full frame mirrorless cameras of which Sony has been the leader. If I Was A Betting Man - Luminous Landscape https://luminous-landscape.com/rantatorial/if-i-was-a-betting-man/ Pre-order your Sony A7 III from: B&H https://goo.gl/TbP6ob Amazo...
Mar 03, 2018
I recently bought the Fujifilm X-E3 after trying out both the Fujifilm X-T3 and the Fujifilm X-Pro2. While I really liked the two top end models, the X-E3 offered the same image quality in a smaller package. And its priced well under $1000. This month the rumored Fujifilm X-H1 will likely be announced as another top of the line so it should be interesting to see what it offers. Get your DEEPER PIXELS shirt here! https://aop.threadless.com/ Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr This vi...
Feb 08, 2018
One image, 2 editors… why are the resulting images different? I've compared the calibration algorithms in Adobe Lightroom and Capture One and the results are extremely interesting. To understand the resulting photos, you have to understand a few things about RAW format and how it is interpreted. Adobe Lightroom has been the market leading software for image editing for what seems like forever. But we are entering a time where we actually have choices and depending on your priorities as a photogr...
Feb 01, 2018
The Hasselblad X1D is an interesting camera for Medium Format because of its size. The X1D is much smaller than the studio types of models most digital medium format cameras come in. So with a camera that's designed for portability, lenses are a concern because of the sensor size. How do you design a lens that is as compact and portable as the camera itself? Hasselblad currently offer 4 lenses - a 30mm f/3.5, 45mm f/3.5, 90mm f/3.2 and a 120mm macro. I had the opportunity to work with three of t...
Jan 24, 2018
This is my long awaited review of the Light L16. Announced 2 years ago it is finally out. The Light L16 combines 16 lenses in a mobile style body. Light say this is aimed to replace a traditional DSLR and a bag of lenses. The Light L16 uses computational imaging to get to the final image. When you make a photograph, it uses multiple lenses to compose the photo. Up to 10 images are combined and then stitched together in post production. On the widest angle setting this produces an 81 Megapixel im...
Jan 16, 2018
You asked for it - by popular demand here's my monograph book picks for the year. Ababilis "Deeper Pixels" Jacket and Hoodie on Kickstarter Ernst Haas :: Color Correction Luigi Ghirri :: Kodachrome Saul Leiter :: Early Color (and older one but essential) Irving Penn :: Centenial Flor Garduño :: Trilogía You can get them on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theartofphotography And I also picked two viewer submissions: Tom Barr :: Shetland OO https://www.shopkdd.com/shetland-oo Bastiaan Woudt ::...
Jan 08, 2018
After being on the wait list for the last 2 years, Light finally sent me the Light L16. Is this the camera of the future? The Ababilis Responder Jacket (the Deeper Pixels jacket) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1306918721/responder-tactical-outerwear-guaranteed-for-life?ref=86l28a Check out the Dears https://www.thedears.org Also on Spotify, iTunes etc Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr...
Dec 22, 2017
Hasselblad were gracious enough to loan me a Hasseblad X1D to review. This camera represents a benchmark in medium format digital photography with it size. This is a medium format digital camera that is smaller than most DSLR's. If you want high resolution images, look no further. This camera is a best! Additional camera work from my buddy Eric Rossi Rent a Hasselblad and try one out today https://www.hasselblad.com/rental/#/home This video is sponsored by Squarespace For a free trial visit http...
Dec 20, 2017
Having spent a week in Arizona at Hidden Light, I've made many photography videos behind the scenes at their amazing photo lab. Matt Beaty is not only an interesting photographer, but he is one of the best platinum palladium printers working today. Platinum palladium is a beautiful alternative process that's made a resurgence in recent years. Warm tones and sharp details are two of the main characteristics. I sat down with Matt to talk about his approach and what he does. Want a print made? Chec...
Dec 14, 2017
Back at Hidden Light for another day of photography. This time I get to print one of my one images as a pure palladium. Want to make a print? Check out Hidden Light: http://hiddenlightllc.com/aop Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Dec 13, 2017
Take a tour walkthrough in one of the best photography labs in the world. Hidden Light have been printing various processes over the 17 years they've been in business. They work with some of the best fine art photographers in the world and their quality is second to none. Want to get a print made? Check them out here: http://hiddenlightllc.com/aop Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Dec 11, 2017
This week I had the opportunity to photograph the Grand Canyon while I was in Arizona. We drove up just before sunrise to catch it right at the moment the sun came up - amazing experience. Check out the Amabilis jacket on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1306918721/responder-tactical-outerwear-guaranteed-for-life?ref=86l28a The filters I'm using on my camera are from Wine Country Camera - you can use offer code AOP and save 15% on checkout. http://www.winecountry.camera/ Music ...
Dec 11, 2017
Photo Assignment #14 is on food photography and I'd like to share some of the viewer photographs! Special thanks to all the photographers that submitted work, it is outstanding. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Dec 04, 2017
You guys send me some really amazing photography zines, prints and now even coffee in the mail. Today my buddy Peter McKinnon sent me some of his new signature blend of coffee from James Coffee Co to check out. I'm finally catching up with the mail so I hope you enjoy some of the awesome photography books and zines people are sharing! Check out: Peter McKinnon https://www.youtube.com/user/petermckinnon24 Rory Marion https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSndXNbLgyeSXVTa9Unlxg Jennifer Thompson https...
Dec 01, 2017
Recently having the opportunity to compare 2 Canon 16-35mm lenses I was quite impressed. Here are the comparison shots and my thoughts on the 16-35mm f/2.8 and the f/4 This video is sponsored by Squarespace. For a free trial and 10% off your order visit http://squarespace.com/aop and use offer code AOP on checkout. Canon 16-35mm Zoom Lenes - get them at B&H: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens https://goo.gl/n2Rikh Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens https://goo.gl/Pe6Tua Music from Epidemic Soun...
Nov 22, 2017
Your topic for Photo Assignment #14 will be somewhat seasonably appropriate this time… we're talking about food photography. Photographing food is very similar to still life photography. There are a number of ways that you can communicate visually such as organic metaphor, concept, color, the unexpected - different approaches but all capable of interesting results. I took a photography history approach to the examples as we look at the work of Edward Weston, Wynn Bullock, Tom Baril, André Kertés...
Nov 20, 2017
The Wine Country Camera filter system might just be the most amazing tool for landscape photography that I've ever come across. Its the only filter system that I've seen that has an integrated workflow. This thing is exactly the one thing that will completely level up your landscape photography. You can save 15% by using offer code AOP on check out so go check out Wine Country Camera: http://www.winecountry.camera/ Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr...
Nov 19, 2017
The photography submitted this week is absolutely outstanding! Photo Assignment #13 was on Self Portraits and the work is extremely special. Photo Assignments are a weekly photography exercise in improving our work as photographers and expanding our creative thinking. I've linked up several playlists below if you'd like to get involved! Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Nov 06, 2017
The Phase One XF is the most high-end camera system you can buy. I recently had a chance to use this setup with the IQ3 monochrome back. I was told this back is the first one in the US so I was pretty excited. This camera setup is a game changer. The Phase One IQ3 Monochrome back is one of the most exciting things to happen in camera design in the age of digital photography. The sensor weighs in at a cool 101 Megapixels and its designed to capture light past the visual spectrum. When you underst...
Nov 01, 2017
Photo Assignment #13 deals with self-portraits in photography. Looking back on the history of photography this phenomenon isn't just limited to people with iPhones. Successful portraits of any kind use elements of aesthetic and conceptual thinking to create works. Vivian Maier is probably the most known photographer embracing the medium but there were others as well: Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol, Andreas Feininger, Richard Avedon and many others. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr...
Oct 30, 2017
Today Sony has announced the new Sony A7r III mirrorless camera - the latest in its A7 lineup. The A7rIII looks extremely promising. They seemed to have cleaned up a lot of the little frustrations with the A7rII, increased the performance and added some nice new features for both still and video shooting in 4k. The camera will be available at the end of November. Sony also introduced 2 lenses - the 24-105 f/4.0 OSS FE and a telephoto prime - a 400mm f/2.8 to be released in the summer of 2018. Al...
Oct 25, 2017
David Brookover is in town and he’s brought a few surprises. This week we will be taking a look at the Phase One XF camera with the IQ3 monochrome back. It comes in at 101 Megapixels and is the most expensive camera to ever be sold. There is only one of these in North America and you’re going to get to see it! Special thanks to Rod Clarke from Wine Country Camera and Digital Transitions for making this possible. Wine Country Camera http://www.winecountry.camera Digital Transitions https://digita...
Oct 23, 2017
Photo Assignment #12 is on composite images. You guys did some amazing work this week!!! Photo Assignments are designed to expand our creative thinking in photography and our skills as photographers. You can participate as we do these every Monday. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Oct 16, 2017
Puerto Rico is currently in a disastrous state following the damage from this summer’s hurricane season. FEMA is currently responding but supplies are needed. Chelsea and Tony Northrup are working with Michael the Maven on a charity project to deliver simple water filtration systems to people in need. This is an incredible way to give back and one of the reasons I love the photography community so much. These filters are all FEMA approved, in fact, Chelsea and Michael navigated all the red gover...
Oct 13, 2017
Photo Assignment #12 is about working with composite images. Essentially this is a final image that is made up of multiple images. This is fairly wide open but could use double exposure, a collage of images, images within your photo, digital manipulation and compositing… there are mane options on this one. I want to encourage people to try some different things on this one so I am extending the deadline one more week. Photo Assignments are projects we work on every Monday. These photography base...
Oct 09, 2017
One of the great features of Adobe Lightroom is the ability to deal with a really large group of images and make it manageable to work with. These are my 7 top Lightroom keyboard shortcuts that are designed to make your workflow faster to deal with. Have any keyboard shortcuts you like? Please share them in the comments! Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Oct 05, 2017
