Wild Life – Gerald Cortez

August 18, 2018September 22, 2018

San Diego Zoo Safari Park 2018

A Review of the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Mirrorless Lens
A 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is one of the most versatile and popular options out there, but not everyone needs that f/2.8 aperture or wants to spend that kind of money. A 70-200mm f/4 lens offers the same versatility in a smaller and more affordable package, making it a great alternative for a lot of different […]
How To Create Seamless Backdrops in Photoshop
There are times where you just don't have enough space, time, or material to cover your entire scene with an infinite backdrop. One workaround that you can do is to use as much as you have, and then extend it across the rest of the image in Photoshop. [ Read More ]
How To Create a Spin Smoke Effect in Your Photos
Using smoke has been a staple in photography and cinematography for some time, and to great effect. Here is a tutorial on how to create a spiral look to the smoke for an awesome result. [ Read More ]
Could You Shoot Astrophotography With a Kit Lens?
There is probably no other genre where light is at more of a premium than astrophotography, where ultra-wide apertures, high ISOs, and specialized equipment are the name of the game. This fascinating video shows what two professional astrophotographers were able to accomplish when limited to a very slow kit lens for their work. [ Read […]
Can This Single Zoom Lens Replace an Entire Bag of Primes?
Traditionally, professional zoom lenses have filled the role of convenience, while primes have taken on more specific needs and creative pursuits. However, in recent years, we have seen some more extreme zoom lens designs that have approached the capabilities and image quality levels of primes, and this great video review takes a look at one […]
Which Free Editing Software Works Better: Darktable or Rawtherapee?
Rawtherapee and Darktable are two advanced editing programs for photographers. The best part is they are free. But which one suits you? Here, you’ll find out. [ Read More ]
Affordable Smoothness: Fstoppers Reviews the AOCHUAN Smart XR Smartphone Gimbal
While smartphone manufacturers seem intent on making smartphone gimbals redundant, there are a number of excellent products on the market, and the AOCHUAN Smart XR from PERGEAR offers stiff competition given its aggressive pricing. [ Read More ]
How to Create Eye-Catching Portraits With a Single Light
If you study the work of professional portrait photographers, you will probably notice a lot of them use rather complex multi-light setups, but you will also find plenty of fantastic images created with only a single light. This fantastic video tutorial will show you how to create eye-catching portraits using no more than a single […]
Why V-Flats Are So Useful for Photography
Lights and modifiers for them can quickly add up in cost, but one of the most useful lighting tools a studio can have is surprisingly cheap and low-tech. This excellent video tutorial will show you why v-flats are so useful and how to incorporate them into your own work. [ Read More ]
10 Pros and Cons of the Sony a1 Mirrorless Camera
The Sony a1 is here, and it brings with it what is quite possibly the most impressive set of specs we have ever seen on a camera. Do those impressive numbers and features pan out in practice? This great video review takes a look at 10 good and not so great parts of the Sony […]