Here’s the Lowdown for (Practically) Every Type of Photo and Video Situation So, you’re ready to up your photography or videography game and you’ve decided you need a tripod—smart move! But now you’re standing at the camera gear store (or scrolling online) and staring at a sea of tripods, all promising to be “the one.” How...
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What Kind of Camera Tripod Do You Need?
Here’s the Lowdown for (Practically) Every Type of Photo and Video Situation So, you’re ready to up your photography or videography game and you’ve decided you need a tripod—smart move! But now you’re standing at the camera gear store (or scrolling online) and staring at a sea of tripods, all promising to be “the one.” How...
Read morePhotography Crash Course: The Exposure Triangle
Mastering the three primary aspects of photography exposure.
Read moreNow Available: Vanguard VEO CITY Backpacks and Shoulder Bags, Vesta Aspire Camera Bags, and Alta Accessories!
Check out these new products from Vanguard! Keep an eye out all summer long for other new releases, as well. VEO CITY Shoulder Bags and Backpacks: The VEO City Collection is a range of camera bags that deliver a sleek, modern design while being packed with innovative storage solutions, keeping your gear well organized and safe on...
Read moreLiving the Dream: Tips for Live Music Concert Photography w/ Rick Horn
Capturing live bands on photo and video.
Read moreRiding the Storm Out: Storm Chasing Photography Tips
Tips and stories from a seasoned storm chaser and photographer.
Read moreFor Today’s Photo and Video Pros, Efficiency is a "+"
The Vanguard VEO 3+ tripod series proves that multi-tools aren’t just for the Swiss Army. The human drive to make our useful items more useful is abundantly active in the world of camera tripods, and Vanguard has always been an active leader in these endeavors. The new VEO 3+ tripods are a testament to creativity and efficiency—a...
Read moreReview: Vanguard VEO 2 GO 265CB Carbon Travel Tripod
Out of the box, the VEO 2 GO 265CB carbon tripod is about 12 inches tall – folded. Initial reaction is VERY nicely made piece. Initial reaction continues. Everything feels good about this. The knobs operate smoothly, the leg locks are positive.
Read moreCompact Holiday Travel Photo Set-Up
By Tamara Wilm If your holiday plans involve traveling, and if you’re into photography, you’ll be taking your gear with you to capture all the memories. In this guide, I share my thoughts on a compact set-up that’s convenient no matter what modes of travel you’ll be using this holiday season. For the backpack, I’ve...
Read moreHow To Relax Your Client In A Portrait Photo Shoot
Cameras have a fascinating effect on human beings. The presence of a camera can turn an otherwise relaxed, outgoing person into a nervous, shy – even terrified – subject. When it comes to portrait photography, relaxing your client from the get-go is critical. For many people, there’s something extraordinarily intimidating about a camera – even...
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