By Ryley Smith
Why should you consider a Nikon Z7 in 2023? Well, I am here to tell you! But before we get into that I should let you know that I am not a full-time, super-technical photographer. I work in the field of marketing, and my camera is a tool I use daily for creation. My perspective is not from someone who is shooting wildlife or high-speed action sports, but from a full-time marketer, focusing on the ever-changing realm of social media.
By Ryley Smith
Exposure 2023 exhibitions at Contemporary Calgary. Photo by Louie Villanueva.
The Exposure 2024 Emerging Photographers Showcase and International Open Call are now open for submissions! Submit your work to have an opportunity to be a part of Exposure’s 20th-anniversary celebration!
By Sony Alpha Universe
Photo by Autumn Schrock. Sony Alpha 7R II. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/20-sec., f/4, ISO 50
Pushing beyond the classic landscape image takes talent and creativity. It is a true artform, from lighting to composition to angles and gear. We have gathered a list of women who are Sony shooters and outstanding landscape photographers. Take a look at their work and see how they elevate the art of landscape photography. Then give them a follow for inspiration in your feed! And for even more inspiration, follow @sonyalpha. For your chance to be featured on AlphaUniverse.com, make sure you tag your Sony photography posts with #SonyAlpha.
By Chris Lindsey
When it comes to sports team photography, there are a few critical components that will help you prepare for a triumphant shoot day. First, you need to ask enough questions to be successful. This is key to being set for success on the day of the shoot. Visit your event location prior to the day to understand the environment you are working in. This way you know what you are up against. Also, know how many people you are photographing with the setup they are looking for to ensure you will have enough time scheduled.
By Sony Alpha Universe
Photo by Autumn Schrock. Sony Alpha 7R V. Sony 14mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/2000-sec., f/2, ISO 100
Landscape photography shows us just how beautiful our natural world is, and how you capture those landscapes as a photographer can help maximize that beauty. The gear you pack, how you set it up, how you compose your frame and what the conditions are like will all inevitably affect your end results. So how do you know which way is best? You talk to landscape photographers who have been doing it for a while to learn more about their experience. We’ve connected with a selection of leading landscape photographers to learn more about the steps they take to create a compelling, jaw-dropping, scroll-stopping landscape photos. From best lenses to camera setup and pro secrets to engage your viewers, check out these tips to take your own landscape images to the next level.
By Ryley Smith
Image By In Focus – Crombie McNeill
Film photography is making a comeback with more and more photographers choosing to shoot on film cameras. The romanticism of taking time to thoughtfully create and get more personal with each image is what makes film photography so special. One of The Camera Store’s best-selling film is Ilford HP5, which is what renowned photographer Crombie McNeill uses as well! Ilford HP5 is a fast black & white film that is ideal for action, available light and general-purpose photography.
By Sony Alpha Universe
Will Ortiz (@wortiz33) is a sports and portrait photographer based out of St. Paul, Minnesota. He is known for creating unique portraits that engage the viewer and tell a story. Ortiz’s lighting skills are essential to his unique portraiture techniques. We recently came across this image on Instagram and wanted to learn more about his setup for such a dramatic and epic sports photo. For this photo, he brought his lighting skills to bear along with a lens that you might not expect, the Sony 50mm f/1.2 G Master, to create a dramatic, richly textured and detailed portrait. In addition to portraits, Ortiz loves sports photography which you can see on his Instagram. Keep reading as he shares his story behind the shot.
By Sony Alpha Universe
The Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master has been a popular lens for portrait photography of all kinds for years. Many professionals include the prime in their kits, whether it be for wedding portraits, self-portraits, studio portraits, environmental portraits or even vlogging. Basically, if you’re including a person in the frame as you’re subject in any way, the Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master is where it’s at. It won an EISA Award for Best Compact System Lens and ranked high in the DxOMark database, taking the top spot for portrait photography. Below we take a look at some of the images creators have made using the lens and read why so many call it the king of portrait photography.
By Ryley Smith
We are happy to announce that the winner of the TCS + Sequoia Supply Outdoors Winter Photo Contest was Oakley Werenka for his incredible ice climbing photo. He won a $100 gift card to The Camera Store along with some awesome gear from Sequoia Supply Outdoors! Congratulations Oakley! Thank you for entering our contest and we hope you have fun spending your gift card at The Camera Store!
By Ryley Smith
At approximately 5:00 AM this morning, Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, two individuals broke into The Camera Store and stole over 30 thousand dollars worth of Sony, Nikon, and DJI equipment. From our surveillance video, it looks to be a male and a female.
We are offering a $5000 TCS shopping spree reward for information that leads to a charged conviction.
If anyone has any information, please call the police at 403-266-1234 and reference the police case number CA23182932, or if you wish to remain anonymous, call crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
Theft has a considerable impact on small companies like ours. We are incredibly thankful for the unwavering backing of the photographic community now, just as we were in 2017 when Leica and Hasselblad gear was taken and later recovered by the Calgary Police Service.
Products Stolen:
| PRODUCT | SERIAL NUMBER |
| DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo (DJI RC) | 1581FYHC22BR00250W1 |
| DJI Mini 3 Pro | 1581F4XFC2327007V7WM |
| DJI Mini 3 Pro | 1581F4XFC226A00770LQ |
| DJI Mini 3 Pro RC Controller | 1581F4XFC233V007XPRX |
| DJI Mini 3 Pro RC Controller | 1581F4XFC233V007XPM9 |
| Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera White | 6510924 |
| Sony FE 16-35mm F4 Zeiss T* Lens | 2022173 |
| Sony FE 24-70mm F4 FE Zeiss Lens | 45819955 |
| Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM | 1888842 |
| Sony FE 50mm F1.4 Zeiss Open Box | 1831863 |
| Nikon CoolPix P1000 Black | 50008065 |
| Nikkor AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6 G VR | 392333 |
| Nikkor AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6 G VR | 392329 |
| Nikkor AF-P DX 18-55mm VR F3.5-5.6 G | 25218533 |
| Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm F2.8G ED | 1211955 |
| Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR | 228852 |
| Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8 G | 3812913 |
| Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.8G FX | 577308 |
| Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8G Micro | 2223153 |
| Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8G Micro | 2220171 |
| Nikon TC-14E III Tele Converter | 267970 |
| Nikon TC-14E III Tele Converter | 267988 |
| Nikon TC-14E III Tele Converter | 267895 |
| Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S | 20258099 |
| Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S | 20065332 |
