Photography Gear

Get photography gear advice on lenses and camera bodies to shoot live music and nail those rock star shots, whether you are on assignment or just a fan in the front row.

The Best P&S Cameras – Late 2010 Edition

Everyone has to start somewhere, and countless music photographers working in the photo pits started out as fans...

Review: Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S

The classic 85mm f/1.4 – a long-admired and respected lens in any mount, and especially renowned as the...

The Best Photography Gifts – Holiday Gear Guide 2010

I regularly get asked for recommendations on what gear people should start out with, use, and upgrade to,...

Review: Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR

Five-years after the release of Canon's popular 24-105mm f/4 L zoom, Nikon has finally thrown a wide-range, constant-aperture...

Review: Think Tank Airport International v2.0 Rolling Camera Bag

For years, I've relied on a modular backpack system by Kinesis for hauling my gear through the airports...

Tutorial: 6 Steps For Sharpening In Lightroom

Although all images are going to have slightly different sharpening needs, a regular workflow for sharpening will help...

Comparison: Phottix Strato vs Yongnuo RF-602

After reviewing both the Phottix Strato and the Yongnuo RF-602, here's the $64,000 question: Are the Strato worth...

Review: Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S

Even with increasingly stunning high ISO performance in DSLRs, there's just no substitute for fast glass. After years...

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How to Request a Photo Pass for Concert Photography: Example Templates

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How to Set Your Rates as a Photographer

Packing List for Camping Music Festivals