Hello all! This weeks post is on the app I used to take the photos in the abandoned prison post from last week! I wanted to show off the app a bit because it is super cool and really makes use of some new technologies. I also want to talk about it’s intriguing platform supportContinue reading “The ProShot Camera App”
Category Archives: Informational
Editing With 4 Tools – Google Gallery
Hey all! So, if you caught last weeks post, you will know that I am moving to Chrome OS! I did intend to keep Windows as a backup, but I made a mistake and used a 3rd party build of Chromium (open source) which ended up getting rid of Windows. Luckily, I am not tooContinue reading “Editing With 4 Tools – Google Gallery”
Saying Goodbye to Windows
Hello all! No, that title is right… I will no longer be using Windows 11 as my daily driver computer OS. You may immediately think that I am going to Mac OS because it is what instantly comes to mind as the main competitor for Windows. No, I am not switching to Mac OS orContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to Windows”
EOS M Image Border
Hi All! I was going through photos that I had taken and discovered this: The photos are surrounded by this pink border and what looks like trees on the bottom. It is a super weird thing that I would have to guess is from Magic Lantern. I did some searching, and discovered a thread onContinue reading “EOS M Image Border”
Android 12 is…
Hello everyone! Today, oh today, it is time to talk about Google (😇), more specifically: Android 12. Wow. Let’s get into it! Overview:Android 12 is by far my favourite Android version. This is the smoothest UI ever, and you won’t realize it until you use it. Whenever I first saw Android 12 at Google IO,Continue reading “Android 12 is…”
What is the new Windows 11 Video Editor?
Heya all! Last week, I talked about Windows 11 and all of its quirks. Today, let’s talk about what may, or may not, be a benefit of Windows 11 for photographers/videographers. Let’s get to some editing! What’s New?To start off, this is not the same editor as in Windows 10… Although that is still availableContinue reading “What is the new Windows 11 Video Editor?”
The Fun Phone (1y later Part 2)
Last week, I made a post all about the Pixel 4a after one year! Looking back at that post, I realized just how much I didn’t cover. In this post, I am going to try and fix that and try to cover more of the features that this incredible device packs in. Let’s get intoContinue reading “The Fun Phone (1y later Part 2)”
A Phone that Never Stops Suprising Me
Hello everyone! On Friday of last week, it was one year since I opened the box of the Google Pixel 4a. I realized just how much this phone had surprised me, how much I loved using it, and just how perfect it was. Let’s talk about the past year with this phone. Why I boughtContinue reading “A Phone that Never Stops Suprising Me”
Bee Photography 2021
Hey all! It is time for another animal photography post! Today, I want to focus on bee photography! I’ll cover how to capture good bee photos, what settings I use, and a few editing tips too! Let’s take some photos! Taking the Photos!I’ll start with how to take the photos. I set my camera toContinue reading “Bee Photography 2021”
Satellite Cinematography
Hello my friends! Today, I am going to be shooting video from space! Well… Kinda. I got access to Google Earth Studio, which is a special version of Google Earth for making videos! In this post I am going to tell you how to get it, show off the features of this program, and byContinue reading “Satellite Cinematography”
Canon’s Least Expensive Lens
Hello everyone! This week, I am going to talk about the INCREDIBLE lens from Canon that costs $125! This lens outperforms my more expensive lenses and in this post, I am going to tell you all about it! As always, if you enjoy the post, following the blog would be incredible, and you also won’tContinue reading “Canon’s Least Expensive Lens”
Astrovideo on a Phone?!
Hey, hey, hey everyone! Today, I am going to talk about something SUPER cool; Astrovideo on a phone! I am also going to show off some Astrophotography shots as well and compare the phone to my dslr. What Phones? If you have been following the blog for a while, you almost certainly know. It isContinue reading “Astrovideo on a Phone?!”
Editing Photos in Windows Photos
Hi everybody! Today, I am going to be editing in photo editors that you already have on your computer. Now I use a Windows computer, so I have to apologize for mac users (I’ll talk a bit about other operating systems later on.) I hope that made sense! Okay, now lets get into it! WindowsContinue reading “Editing Photos in Windows Photos”
My Favorite Lens That I Own
Hello All! Today I want to talk about the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM (that is one long name). This is my most versatile and favorite lens that I own (right now). Let’s go! Price & Specs: Okay, to start off we have the big question: How empty will your wallet be? The list priceContinue reading “My Favorite Lens That I Own”
How Good is the Google Photos Denoise Edit?
In this blog post, I am going to take a look at the Google Photos denoise and sharpening edits that were added to the Google Photo editor at the end of last week. Also, I want to see how good it is when compared to maybe Photoshop and Polarr. Availability and Overview: I do believeContinue reading “How Good is the Google Photos Denoise Edit?”
Are Mobile Lenses Worth it in 2021?
Mobile lenses have been around for a while now and over the years, smartphone cameras have gotten better and better. Now, in 2021, most phones have pretty awesome cameras with multiple sensors on them. So the big question is, are mobile lenses even worth using in 2021? It is 2013: In an effort to improveContinue reading “Are Mobile Lenses Worth it in 2021?”
The $350 Canon Macro Lens
Hello everyone! Today’s post is all about the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM. You may have heard that the other day, Canon came out with a $1600 Macro lens. I was actually already working on this post and thought that it would be a perfect time to post about a much less expensive lensContinue reading “The $350 Canon Macro Lens”
Why Printing Your Photography is Important
As a photographer, it is important to see your work. Before a photo somewhere, I look at it for a long time and see what I like about it and what I dislike. This is why most photographers never post certain photos. You will probably end up with some photos that you really like. ThoseContinue reading “Why Printing Your Photography is Important”
My Laptop for Editing
I use a laptop to operate this blog, edit photos, edit videos, and more. In this post, I’m going to talk about using the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Alpha running Windows 10. I am going to tell you all about this laptop and how well it works for editing. A Brief History of Samsung Computers:Continue reading “My Laptop for Editing”
The 2021 Instagram Algorithm
If you are a blogger or own a site on the web, then you have almost certainly researched the Google Algorithm. All Search Engines and Social Medias run on some sort of algorithm. In this post, I am going to talk about the new Instagram algorithm for 2021. I do want to note that theseContinue reading “The 2021 Instagram Algorithm”
Ello: It Was a Good Concept
Not too long ago, I talked about one of my favorite photography social medias right now. I mentioned Ello in that post for its huge spam problem. Since I talked about my favorite photography social media, it is time to talk about my least favorite. History Ello.co was founded in March of 2014 by PaulContinue reading “Ello: It Was a Good Concept”
An Edit in Photoscapes X
This blog was released on August 15th 2020 and that week I posted a variety of posts every day before switching to weekly posts. One of those posts, published on August 21st, was on mobile editing apps. I came across PhotoScape X in the comments for that post by mgadams1970. I have been working withContinue reading “An Edit in Photoscapes X”
Digital Film App for Android
Intro: Photographer Youtuber Julia Trotti and her cousin, Leondro Balan, made a FREE photo editing app called the Digital Film App or Digital Film Actions App for both Android and IOS. I tried this app out not to long after it was released onto Android and really like it. On the Google Play Store thisContinue reading “Digital Film App for Android”
Google’s Incredible 8.1 Camera Update
Intro: If you have been following my blog you know that not to long ago I got my first Google Pixel. Shortly after writing the post on the Google Pixel 4a, Google came out with two new phones: The Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Google Pixel 5. These phones were being advertised with allContinue reading “Google’s Incredible 8.1 Camera Update”
Cameras and the Grey Market
Okay. Last weeks post was on the Canon EOS Rebel Sl3 but I was replacing the camera because the one that I had received had a broken screen. I replaced it with another camera that came in a bundle with lots of stuff for less money. Sounds great right? Well, the camera is very differentContinue reading “Cameras and the Grey Market”
A New Perspective: A look at new camera
Looking through a new camera is looking at photography from a different angle. By the time you read this I will have had the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (250D) for a few days before returning it but more on that later. As some of you might know, I take photos from the Nikon Coolpix P900Continue reading “A New Perspective: A look at new camera”
Why I use Creative Commons
As an extra post this week, I am going to give some incite into why I use the Creative Commons as opposed to a watermark. If you are a photographer and use watermarks, you may find this info useful. Creative Commons is a free licensing website you can use on almost anything that involves youContinue reading “Why I use Creative Commons”
Top 3 free Photography Editing Apps
A lot of photographers edit their photos. Although some photos do not need editing it can be useful for even the little things. I like to use numerous software for editing and since I started this blog I have picked up a few along the way. Below is a list of some editing software thatContinue reading “Top 3 free Photography Editing Apps”
Monochrome Photography
I was recently reading the Brashley Photography blog and was taken particularly with the Midweek Monochrome posts. Brashley Photography is another WordPress photography blog and has some pretty incredible photography so, be sure to check it out later! Browsing through their Midweek Monochrome selection I realized how little Monochrome photography I did. Here is oneContinue reading “Monochrome Photography”
181 Years of World Photography Day!
World Photography Day, a day to celebrate where photography has come and where it is going. From ancient Obscura cameras to smartphones, photography is an ever-changing field which has developed for centuries. Today is a day to celebrate the camera and the incredible minds of photographers who have utilized this tool to create art. InContinue reading “181 Years of World Photography Day!”
Digital Wonders and Smiles 