Snapseed now avilable for Android.

Now the Best Mobile Photo App of 2012 (TIPA) and iPad App of the Year 2011 is available on the Android Platform!

Snapseed is the only photo app you’ll want to use every day. It makes any photograph extraordinary with a fun, high-quality photo experience right at your fingertips.

ILFORD PHOTO introduces black & white disposable cameras

The ILFORD XP2 Super Single Use Camera gives the convenience of being able to have the film processed at any High Street photo-processing centre using C41 colour negative systems, with proof prints made on colour paper. These can either be close-to-neutral black and white prints, or colour toned monochrome prints, and are ideal for deciding which negatives to print on black and white paper.

Rotation180° Photo Backpack by MindShift Gear

The rotation180º professional features something that no other backpack does – an integrated camera waist pack that rotates out of the lower section to the front of the body, allowing instant access (patent pending design). Releasing and rotating the waist pack can be done in seconds, letting you quickly change lenses, filters, or other accessories.

Nikon D5200

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon D5200. This camera is equipped with a new Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor with an effective pixel count of 24.1-million pixels and an image-processing engine equivalent to EXPEED 3 built into the D4 flagship camera. It offers the superior basic performance needed for full-scale photography in a compact and lightweight body.

Weekend Workshop

Back in Portland after a fantastic weekend up in Seattle teaching a lighting workshop for ExpoImaging over at Glazer's Camera.

LumoPro LP160 discontinued.

October 9th, 2012 — LumoPro, a leading developer and manufacturer of off-camera flash equipment, announced today that the LP160 Quad-Sync Flash is currently at the end of its life cycle and will be discontinued. When introduced in July 2010, the LP160, LumoPro’s current flagship product, was a huge success. Designed from the ground up for off-camera flash enthusiasts, the LP160 met near universal acclaim. It was affordable. It was loved. It was—and still is—guaranteed out the wazoo.

The things you see out on location.

While out shooting the other day I came across one of the most bizarre things I have ever seen.

A Simple Explanation of F-Stops

This is a great video explaining all you need to know about F-Stops.

Flash Facts - TTL Cords

A very versatile and often overlooked tool that can cost next to nothing is a simple TTL cord. With this cord you can get your flash off of your camera and still maintain your flash and camera communication.

One great trick that you can manage with a TTL cord involves High Speed Sync and a TTL flash unit. There are many companies out in the market that offer TTL flash units for the major camera brands and for the most part they are very capable and affordably priced.

Canon EOS 7D firmware v2

Canon has released a firmware update for the fantastic 7D. Below are the feature updates.

LumoPro LP728 Bungee Ties

Sometimes it’s the little things that can make or break a shoot. Keeping your triggers securely fastened to your lights is one of those little things that can make a large impact. Letting your triggers hang by the sync cord is an invitation for disaster and if they disconnect just one time you can miss your shot.

Ezra Weiss: Portland Composer, Pianist and Educator

A few weeks back I had the opportunity to photograph Portland musician Ezra Weiss. It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Weiss and a great treat to listen to him play while we worked.

Trigmaster II 2.4G

The Trigmaster II 2.4G is an updated version of the original Trigmaster trigger from Aputure. It is a compact, AAA battery powered trigger system that is very reliable and sports a working range of 120 meters in open space.

The trigger unit operates on the 2.4Ghz frequency, has a flash sync speed of 1/250th of a second and 16 channels to choose from. You select channel combinations via a set of four dip switches that are located on both the transmitter and the receiver. The Trigmaster 2.4G triggers can also wake up most brand name flash units.

From a recent model shoot...

I thought that I would share a few shots from a recent shoot I had with model Miranda Jay from Portland Oregon.

ExpoImaging, Inc. Introduces Rogue Lighting Kits for Speed Lights: Starter Kits, Portrait Kits and Master Lighting Kits

New Rogue Lighting Kits Deliver Portable, Versatile, Studio Style Light Control for Speed Light Photographers

 ExpoImaging, Inc., which markets, designs, manufactures and distributes innovative camera accessories to the photographic market, today announced availability of three new Rogue Lighting Kits for small strobe lighting enthusiasts.

Vacation!

And with that the Kennedy/Krump clan heads out in the footsteps of the Griswold family.

I have made the move.

Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver

The JY-2410 is a new flash transceiver from Shenzhen, China based Viltrox. The unit functions on the 2.4 GHz frequency, sports four selectable channels and offers TTL pass through.

Strobox vol.2

I am so happy to be involved with this book and proud to announce its publication.

In 2011 we published our first book. And only less than a year later, our 2nd volume has become available for everyone to enjoy. It contains a selection of fifty of the most amazing and popular photos shot by just as many talented community members from every category you can imagine.

Location scouting in Portland Oregon

Hey everyone. I am looking for a location for a shoot in the Portland area. Hoping to find a place with that classic heavily used/abandoned industrial area look for some interior shots.

The places does not have to be an actual abandoned industrial building. I am just looking for a vibe along those lines. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!