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SUPER Photographer: Steven Frank
Welcome to our newest blog series, SUPER Photographer! From time to time we'll be highlighting our customers' work; one outstanding image and a bit of background on the shot. SDC customer Steve Frank...
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Congratulations to the winner of the SUPER FlexFlash Giveaway!
Congratulations go out to Debra Ledsinger, the winner in our SUPER FlexFlash Giveaway! Debra won a FlexFlash 200W strobe from PhotoFlex and SuperDigitalCity. The FlexFlash can switch between fractions...
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Prime lens Primer
In honor of Back to School week, we've got a primer on prime lenses! First of all, prime lenses shoot at ONE focal length. If you have a 50mm lens, you’re shooting at 50mm, there’s no adjusting the...
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Enter the Ready for Anything Giveaway from SDC and Lumiquest!
“Be prepared.” That’s not just a motto, they’re words to live by! But if you’re a photographer, being ready for anything could mean a confusing and expensive array of gear and accessories. Check out...
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See the Light Series Vol 5: Natural Light with Mark Kitaoka
"I only use natural light..."Yup I remember saying that very same thing in an intentionally arrogant tone. Truth be told, I didn't know how to use artificial light whether it was from a strobe or hand...
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Congratulations to the winner of the Ready for Anything Giveaway!
Congratulations to Ron Veiner, the winner of our LumiQuest Ready for Anything Giveaway! Ron won the Ready for Anything kit, so he’s getting the ProMax system, (including the 80/20 ceiling bounce), the...
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See the Light Vol 6 Natural Light at Events
All of us get invited to parties and events. If the hosts know you are a photographer, they may think, "Hey, he’s got a nice camera, let's ask him to take some photos." I see quite a few photographers...
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Article 17
It's that time of year again and for those of you with a photographer on your gift list, the choices can be daunting; there's a lot of great gear out there! But never fear, don't lose your holiday...
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Congratulations to Laura Johnson!
Big congrats are in order for Laura Johnson who was the winner in our Erin Manning Holiday Giveaway! Laura has won the Erin Manning Home Studio Lighting Kit by Westcott, with 2 lights, 2 stands, 2...
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The Sigma 50mm EX DG HSM vs the Sigma 50mm F1.4 Art lens by Jack Howard
About Jack Howard: Jack Howard first picked up an SLR camera as a teenager years ago and has been exploring the photographic process ever since. Starting in the wet darkroom and now exploring...
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Photographer's Guide to Enjoying a Snow Day
Walking in a winter wonderland is certainly picturesque, but taking great images in a snowy landscape has a unique set of challenges. Exposure, white balance, glare, composition and even planning out...
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Spring Cleaning for your Camera
It's starting to feel like spring, so it's time to look toward ahead and prep your photo gear for the longer days and warmer temperatures ahead. Step one is to pull out your camera bag, never mind that...
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Ready for Your Close Up? Macro Photography Tips!
April showers may bring May flowers, but if you're like us, you're noticing buds and shoots coming out all over the place already. If you've been thinking about getting into macro photography, there’s...
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Flower Power
Well the April showers did not disappoint, and whether it’s blooming trees or beautiful gardens, the May flowers are here. Stop and smell the roses, and then take a couple shots for good measure! Here...
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A Day at the Museum
You’ve probably heard that some museums have banned the selfie stick, and while this means you'll have to forego a selfie with your favorite Rembrandt or Picasso, there are still a lot of photo ops to...
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Campfire Photography
Summer’s in full swing and hopefully you’re getting outdoors to enjoy (and photograph!) lots of activities in the sunshine. But there are lots of opportunities to shoot outside at night in the summer,...
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Pet Portraits
The dog days of summer are here and it's just too hot to shoot outside. Hey, no sweat, you can get amazing results shooting your pet indoors!Gear and EquipmentUse your favorite portrait lens. If you...
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What To Consider When Buying a Camera Part I - by Jerry Schneir
Jerry is an instructor at Emeritus College in Santa Monica, California where he teaches courses in digital photography dedicated to seniors. He also has taught introductory courses in Photoshop...
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What to Consider When Buying a Camera Part II - by Jerry Schneir
Jerry is an instructor at Emeritus College in Santa Monica, California where he teaches courses in digital photography dedicated to seniors. He also has taught introductory courses in Photoshop...
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Shooting Halloween!
Getting great shots at Halloween doesn’t have to be scary (see what we did there?). The season that was made for low light photography has lots of other photographic possibilities. Here are some ideas...
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