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How To Choose the Best Lens for Landscape Photography

By Robert Rodriguez Jr
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One of the most common questions I get is, “What’s the best lens for landscape photography?” From my perspective and experience, that may not be the right question to ask. It assumes that the “landscape” is a distinct thing that requires a certain focal length or perspective. I understand that assumption, and I respect the…

Finding The Right Photography Workshop For You

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This guest post is by photographer Martha Villada, who is also a long time student and friend. She shares some questions and answers you might have about photography workshops. Thanks Martha! Are you wondering if a photography workshop is really worth the money? A better question might be, “what are my goals for taking a…

Field Test: FLM CP-26 Travel Tripod

By Robert Rodriguez Jr
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Although I receive many requests, I don’t do many reviews or field tests partly because there are plenty of review sites already, and mostly because I’d rather focus on the things that really inspire me. So when I do spend the time to create one, I only want to do them for the gear I…

Feeling Instead of Seeing

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Fog and Trees, Hudson Highlands / Olympus E-M1, f5@1/25th sec, ISO 400, 43mm (40-150mm f/2.8 lens), no filters – developed in LR 6.10 “If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees.” – Hal Borland I’m often asked how to stay inspired when visiting familiar locations, especially when they are places you…

New "Ask Me Anything" Video Series

By Robert Rodriguez Jr
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As part of my ongoing effort to create more videos to share and inspire, I’m starting a new “Ask Me Anything” video series that I plan to record monthly. You’ll be able to submit questions on any topic related to photography and creativity, and anything else I can help with. I was recently asked by…