OK, maybe not right at the camera. And I know, I know, we shouldn’t encourage small children to throw stuff, especially at expensive cameras. But let’s explore the idea, because by using the natural environment, readily available props and gravity, you can add color and movement easily to your next…

Here’s the latest in a series on lighting in the studio. Wood is the subject and we are building depth and dimension by lighting from behind. This was assigned by Dr. T from Platypod. Note that I am a Platypod Ambassador and have been given gear with which to work.…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Some nights you just need dinner on the table fast! That’s when this garlic shrimp stir fry saves the day. Juicy shrimp, crisp veggies, and the BEST garlicky sauce all come…

Imagine this: we’re side by side at a local pond, a thermos of coffee between us as the first light comes up. You’ve got your camera with a 24-105mm lens. I’ve got mine, too, but chose to bring my 300mm lens instead. As we set up, you say you wish…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Skip the takeout, these Kung Pao Chicken Noodles are spicy, saucy, and loaded with flavor! Tender chicken, chewy noodles, crunchy peanuts, and a kick of heat all come together in…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Do you like your chili with beans or without? This authentic Texas chili keeps it classic. Just bold, tender chuck roast, without beans. It has a rich, smoky flavor in…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Slow cooker barbacoa beef simmers all day in smoky chipotle, tangy lime, and warm spices until it falls apart. It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, or nachos, all with that…

Easy fall dinners that are cozy, simple, and totally doable for busy weeknights. Soups, curries, casseroles, and more! Fall feels like the best and busiest time of year! It’s the back-to-school transition, the arrival of evening activities, and all kinds of new routines. It feels like a lot, and somehow…

Fujifilm’s latest lens release is the first motorized power zoom lens for the GFX System. FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Electronic Imaging Division, recently announced the release of its FUJINON GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR filmmaking lens (“GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR”). The first FUJINON motorized power zoom lens for the GFX System,…

FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 is the company’s first digital camera dedicated to professional filmmaking FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Electronic Imaging Division, announces the release of its FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Filmmaking Camera (“GFX ETERNA 55”), the company’s first camera designed primarily for professional digital filmmaking. With GFX ETERNA 55, Fujifilm…