This will be an overview of the N2560 and also a little bit of practical advice for people that have a computer with almost zero disk space remaining, and no clue what to do about it! Let’s start with the Thecus N2560 network attached storage (NAS) that we were sent to try out. Thecus N25

As a beginner photographer, I put most of my time and energy into the product side of my business. I need to practice, improve my shooting and post processing skills, and just grow as a photographer. However, I have a strong intention to make photography my full-time job and be successful in it, wh

If you’re interested in black and white photography, the names Joel Tjintjelaar and Julia Anna Gospodarou will probably need no introduction. The work of both photographers has helped define, and push the boundaries of long exposure photography, a relatively new genre in the fine art world. J

What is photography hunting? I am a hunter. My prey, however, does not scurry through the woods, fly through the sky or swim in the streams. My trophies are instead moments, which I stalk, camera at the ready. When the time is right, the target is placed squarely in my sights. Click. I’m cons

If you have ever shared a photo by email, or posted one online, you might have seen a three or four-letter extension at the end of the file name that looked like “.jpg” or “.jpeg”. Almost every camera – from cell phones to point and shoots to expensive DSLRs takes pictu

Everyone loves cheat sheets, and photographers are no exception. Squeezed into a set of short tips, schemes, and definitions, a cheat sheet is a quick way to learn something, as well as refresh your knowledge about any particular subject. Moreover, now that infographics are an extremely popular form

‘Condensation’ By Gavin Hardcastle – Location, Gastown, Vancouver, BC Adapt or die. It’s the way of the world, and with the ever changing rhythms of the digital age, you’ve got to be light on your feet in order to survive. I’m no oracle, but I direct these words o

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How to Build Relationships to Get More Photography Clients So you’re trying to make a go of it as a freelance photographer. Maybe you are just looking for a few paid gigs on the side, or perhaps you really want to go pro. But the problem is actual paying gigs are still few and far between, eve

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If you’ve never shot light trails before, start with Darren Rowse’s excellent article How to Shoot Light Trails. Once you’re comfortable with the basics, here are five advanced tips for creating your own unique light trail photography. 1. Go big or go home You don’t want an

Last week I talked about Five Bad Photography Habits to Quit! Today, I want to talk about five good photography habits you want to start today. 1. Shoot every day Those 365 projects are magical. They encourage participators to take at least one shot every single day. Shooting every day is a really

Couple in Sheep Meadow, Central Park It’s that time again when we get to burn off those holiday pounds by trudging through the snow to capture those stunning winter shots.  I’ve got a few extra ones this year, so you’ll see me out there a bit more than usual. In this article,

Another day, another great $7 deal! This one is by Andrew Gibson for his eBook Mastering Photography. Yours today here for just $7 Some of you will know Andrew from his writing on dPS and his eBooks follow the same exceptional standard. Mastering Photography will introduce you to elements such as:

Even if you are an experienced landscape photographer you will know there is lots to consider when approaching the area of long exposure landscape photography. The following five tips are just some of the things I have learned, (often the hard way) on my own journey with landscape photography and I

If you’re anything like me, you made the investment in a DSLR camera to take beautiful professional quality photos of your kids. You want to document their childhood so the moments they may not remember on their own, they’ll have at their fingertips down the road. Your camera has opened

About a year ago I decided to try and take my photography to the next level – to go beyond basic snapshots and try and get the wow factor into my images. I hope this article covering my photographic experiences of 2013, and the lessons I’ve learned gives you some ideas for 2014. This is

Continued from Part One of your guide to outdoor photography. Once you’ve arrived at a good shooting spot it’s time to begin. Shooting mode As outdoor photography incorporates a wide selection of genres you’ll find Manual mode will offer you the most flexible and convenient ground

One of the simplest ways to capture great photographs is to prepare yourself for success before you head out the door. I’ve used this process of preparing for shoots for the last few years and it’s worked great for me – I’d love to hear what else people are doing to prepare f