Sony A7ii One Year Later | Is it still worth buying in 2021?
I’ve now spent one year with the Sony A7ii. It’s been the best camera I’ve ever used. The design of the Sony A7ii is probably its strongest attribute and I’m still astonished by the level of craftsmanship present here. It’s one of those products you can’t help but fondle while working at your desk. In terms of hardware, I don’t have much to complain about. Like many things in life, I prefer to reduce the amount of unnecessary complexity. I always have the camera on auto ISO, white balance and focus so when I’m actually shooting.
Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo
Snapseed Masterclass | Double Exposure
In this 2021 tutorial I show you how to create double images using Snapseed. After watching this video you will know how to use the most powerful tool in Snapseed that makes the double exposure image pop.
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Camera Gear I Use:
Sony A7ii Review - https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
Sony A6100 Review - https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g
Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/2LvFbOf
Sony 18-105mm - https://amzn.to/38ie4iQ
My lightroom Panorama Method
In this video I go over how I create panoramic pictures in Lightroom. This will work on Lightroom Classic and CC. At the time of this video it is not possible to do so on the mobile versions.
Camera Gear I Use:
Sony A7ii - https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
Sony A6100 Review - https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g
Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/2LvFbOf
Sony 18-105mm - https://amzn.to/38ie4iQ
Snapseed Masterclass | 2021 Snapseed Overview
This video is a 2021 overview of Snapseed. Snapseed is a free photo editor on IOS and Android. It’s the first photo editor that I recommend to people new to editing. I compare Snapseed to Photoshop Elements.
Gear I Use:
2017 iPad Pro 12" 512gb - https://amzn.to/3gnyRDF
Apple Pencil - https://amzn.to/3bZ8VdX
Magic Mouse 2 - https://amzn.to/36uSyoq
Brydge Keyboard - https://ebay.to/3d7EWBW
Logitech Keyboard - https://amzn.to/3ekBynv
iPad Stand - https://amzn.to/3d4YXcx
Sd Card Reader - https://amzn.to/2X7xXUl
USB Reader - https://amzn.to/2ZKLrqq
Sony A7ii - https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
Sony A6100 Review - https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g
Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/2LvFbOf
Sony 18-105mm - https://amzn.to/38ie4iQ
Lens Blur Filter | Snapseed Editing
Join in this Snapseed tutorial. I will give you several tips that will help you create creative images.
Gear I Use:
2017 iPad Pro 12" 512gb - https://amzn.to/3gnyRDF
Apple Pencil - https://amzn.to/3bZ8VdX
Magic Mouse 2 - https://amzn.to/36uSyoq
Brydge Keyboard - https://ebay.to/3d7EWBW
Logitech Keyboard - https://amzn.to/3ekBynv
iPad Stand - https://amzn.to/3d4YXcx
Sd Card Reader - https://amzn.to/2X7xXUl
USB Reader - https://amzn.to/2ZKLrqq
Sony A7ii - https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
Sony A6100 Review - https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g
Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/2LvFbOf
Sony 18-105mm - https://amzn.to/38ie4iQ
Rethinking The iPad Photography Workflow In 2021
I love my 2017 iPad Pro. But with the new Apple M1 chip is it time to switch back to the Mac full time? Do I still need an iPad Pro?
Gear I Use:
2017 iPad Pro 12" 512gb - https://amzn.to/3gnyRDF
Apple Pencil - https://amzn.to/3bZ8VdX
Magic Mouse 2 - https://amzn.to/36uSyoq
Brydge Keyboard - https://ebay.to/3d7EWBW
Logitech Keyboard - https://amzn.to/3ekBynv
iPad Stand - https://amzn.to/3d4YXcx
Sd Card Reader - https://amzn.to/2X7xXUl
USB Reader - https://amzn.to/2ZKLrqq
Sony A7ii - https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
Sony A6100 Review - https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g
Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/2LvFbOf
Chrome OS| A Photographer’s Review
Can you use a chromebook for photo editing? In this video I help answer that question and give you advice on choosing the right chromebook.
Products:
Samsung Chromebook V2 - https://amzn.to/2Lw7IUc
Acer Chromebook Spin - https://amzn.to/3s2DSHF
Anker USB C Hub - https://amzn.to/2XgQhJH
Anker Docking Station - https://amzn.to/3pTOcQ5
Apps:
Lightroom - http://bit.ly/35jVEwi
Snapseed - http://bit.ly/3s2EEEz
VSCO - http://bit.ly/3hN0Qh4
PowerDirector - http://bit.ly/35gmchH
KineMaster - http://bit.ly/3nmjc9Z
Gear I Use:
2017 iPad Pro 12" 512gb - https://amzn.to/3gnyRDF
Apple Pencil - https://amzn.to/3bZ8VdX
Magic Mouse 2 - https://amzn.to/36uSyoq
Brydge Keyboard - https://ebay.to/3d7EWBW
Logitech Keyboard - https://amzn.to/3ekBynv
iPad Stand - https://amzn.to/3d4YXcx
Sd Card Reader - https://amzn.to/2X7xXUl
USB Reader - https://amzn.to/2ZKLrqq
Sony A7ii - https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
Sony A6100 Review - https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g
Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/2LvFbOf
Sony 18-105mm - https://amzn.to/38ie4iQ
January 31 Day Photo Challenge
As we’re in the new year you might be wondering what surprises 2021 will bring (we’re looking at you, March 2020). One thing you can plan on: Photos of the things you love will always bring you joy. To start 2021 off right, take more pictures so that you can hold on to what matters.
That’s why you should try my photo-a-day challenge for January 2021. These easy prompts will take the guesswork out of your daily photo shoots, resulting in a bunch of interesting pictures that capture the first month of this new year.
Join the Flickr group here, https://www.flickr.com/groups/14774916@N23/
Let’s kick off the new year with a bang. Doing this 31 day challenge will super charge your creative vision for 2021. Join the Flickr group to submit your pictures. I can’t wait to see what you all create.
Download the Calendar here.
It's Hard To Say Goodbye | Selling My G9
This was a tough decision but it was time to let go of my Panasonic G9 and let someone els enjoy it.
My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo
Sony A6100 Review: https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g
Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/30ORIBt
Sony 18-105 f4.0 - https://amzn.to/3dcHfoe
My Favorite Tech Of 2020
These are a few of my favorite tech things I got or used this year. They are not all camera related.
Photography Gift Ideas | Under $100
This is a great list of affordable gift ideas for photographers. This is part one of a three part series on great gift ideas for people who are interested in photography or video. There is something in here for beginners who only use a smartphone to DSLR users. All the gift ides on this list are all under $100. They are affordable and practical.
Editing and Organizing Some Pictures | Edit With Me
Editing some photos from the local wildlife refuge and talking through my photography organization. On this outing I used my Sony A7ii and Tamron 28-200. See higher resolution pictures below.
My Favorite M4/3 Zoom Lens | Panasonic 12-35 f2.8
The Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 is my favorite normal zoom lens for my Panasonic G9. The build quality is second to none. I highly recommend this lens for any Panasonic micro four thirds camera.
Products links:
Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 ii - https://amzn.to/2HZ1aMq
Panasonic 12-60mm f3.5 - https://amzn.to/32vOEuX
Panasonic 12-60mm f2.8 - https://amzn.to/3oVGNQJ
Panasonic 35-100mm f2.8 - https://amzn.to/38dqp8c
Panasonic 25mm f1.7 - https://amzn.to/38bPEI1
Pictures from the Panasonic 12-35 f2.8mm.
Studio Talk Ep. 01 | A New Start
In the first episode of Studio Talk I share my ideas about computational photography, my love/hate relationship with Starbucks and why a phone is good enough.
Panasonic G9: 1 Year Later... does it hold up?
The Panasonic G9 is still a powerhouse camera that came out in late 2017. These are my thoughts about it after using it for over a year. I still love this camera and highly recommend it. Watch the video to learn why I think it's still an INCREDIBLE value for money!
Watch my 2020 Panasonic G9 Review.
Products links:
My 2020 Camera Kit
My 2020 Panasonic G9 Gear: https://youtu.be/IAYjHSP9IAg
Panasonic G9 - https://amzn.to/3ctmKCx
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/2YVEp1O
Batteries - https://amzn.to/35TiZ6P
Panasonic 12-60mm - https://amzn.to/3csFVfI
Sigma 25mm F1.7 - https://amzn.to/2WL4DkW
Sigma 60mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/35TGpJj
Panasonic 45-210mm - https://amzn.to/2yEYsad
My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo
My Sony A6100 Review: https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g
Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/30ORIBt
Sony 18-105 f4.0 - https://amzn.to/3dcHfoe
Below are sample Sony A7ii images.
Below are sample A6100 images
Edit With Me: Sunrise Picture - Lightroom Classic
In this video I go through and edit a sunrise image in Lightroom Classic.
This was shot a couple of weeks ago before the snow hit lol. In this video I go through and edit a sunrise image in Lightroom Classic. This was shot on a Sony A6100 with the 18-105 F4 lens.
Sony A6100 with single kit lens
My full gear list is here.
Sony 18-105 Review - my PERFECT APSC zoom range!
The Sony 18-105mm F4 lens is the best general use lens for my Sony A6100. This lens is great for travel photography to video production.
You can get the lens here. My gear list is here.
With a F4 aperture I can very comfortably take indoor pictures without having to crank the IOS too high.
The Sony 18-105mm lens gives me the ability to shoot open landscapes with ease.
And zooming really lets you separate your subject from the background.
Tamron 28-200mm Lens Review | Budget Sony Travel Lens
The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD provides a wide zoom range in compact, weather-sealed design. The images are very clear and sharpe. I think this is a great travel lens. I haven't found any chromatic aberration on any of my images so far. It is pretty amazing how close you can focus with the lens. It's by no means a macro lens but it's nice to have. Overall I highly recommend this lens. It's the lens I would recommend getting to replace a kit lens.
Get the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD here.
All images below have been edited with Lightroom. The range you get with a 28-200mm lens is incredible.
Even though is not a macro lens, the lens is able to focus relatively close.
The Tamron 28-200mm is going to be a great travel lens. Having the versatility to shoot landscapes to portraits in one lens is nice.
