Category: Photo Community

How To Use The Star Adventurer Star Tracker

 By Monika Deviat

 

A star tracker can be a handy tool for astrophotography, and I love using my Star Adventurer for widefield nightscapes. Due to the earth’s rotation, we see the stars move when we take long exposure shots of the night sky. How much they move across your frame depends on your focal length, camera resolution, and shutter speed. PhotoPills has a module called Spot Stars which can help you figure out how long you can shoot for to get accurate pinpoint stars or barely noticeable trails. 

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Secondary Highway Episode Two – The Avery Stewart Homestead

 By Ryley Smith

 

The second episode of Robert Scott’s ‘Secondary Highway‘ is now on YouTube! ‘The Secondary Highway’ is a documentary photography project by Robert Scott, who is solving the mysteries behind the most iconic abandoned places discarded in the most picturesque landscapes. This episode interviews Roger MacKenzie, who gives us an intimate look at the story of the Avery Stewart Homestead, a small house built by a large man. 

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DRY – The Sloughs Are Nearly Gone And Summer Is Yet To Come

 By MikeDrew

 

There were twisters of alkali blowing across Deadhorse Lake.

They were spinning columns of white that rose from the clouds of alkali blowing from the dried-out north end of the big, shallow lake. Waves of white dust rolled like fog along the shoreline until they reached the water where the ripples tugged at the bottoms of dust clouds and made them twist. Vortices swirled and rose into the air.

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What’s In My Bag: How A Food Photographer Captures The Delicious Details With A Macro & 3 Zooms

 By Sony Alpha Universe

 

Stacy Howell (@stacyhowellimagery) is a commercial photographer and food stylist who divides her time between NYC and Charleston, SC. With an eye for composition and light, she approaches each shoot with a rustic, authentic and story-telling style ranging from light and fresh, to dark and dramatic. Always showcasing food in its natural state, she loves to focus on the gorgeous details and colors that make you feel like you’re close to something delicious and beautiful. We caught up with her to see which Sony Alpha gear she relies on to capture all of the delicious details.

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Alone Together: A Pandemic Photo Essay – Book Launch

 By Ryley Smith

Leah Hennel posing with her newest publication, Alone Together: A Pandemic Photo Essay, in front of prints from her book. Photo by Jeff Yee.

On Friday, May 13, 2022, we had the pleasure of hosting a Book Launch for Leah Hennel’s latest publication, Alone Together: A Pandemic Photo Essay. In the stunning Contemporary Calgary Dome, we got to showcase Leah’s powerful images and stories about the incredible AHS staff she’s been documenting since the beginning of the pandemic. 

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What’s In Our Bags: Double Fully-Loaded Sony Alpha Kits For A Travel Photography Duo

 By Sony Alpha Universe

David (@jdmtlm) and Tammie (@tnttown1) Maloney are a husband and wife travel photography duo who enjoy exploring the world with their Sony Alpha cameras. As repeat attendees of Sony Artisan Ira Block’s travel photography workshops, they’ve ventured to some incredible places while learning photography techniques from one of the best. Over time their love of Sony gear has strengthened, and they continue to add to their arsenal of cameras and lenses for the ultimate in creative versatility. We connected with them to learn more about the gear they include in their kits for travel photography – keep reading as they explain what’s in their bags and why.

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