Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R | Gear Review

Canon recently announced their newest cameras, the Canon EOS R5 and the Canon EOS R6 and I could not be more excited!   Photographers who have taken the leap and invested in the new mirrorless system may now be wondering whether they are able to continue to use their EF and EF-S lenses with their […]

July 13, 2020

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Why I Chose the Canon EOS R5 over the R6 | Camera Review

Along with countless other photographers, I have been anxiously awaiting Canon’s widely-anticipated announcement of the Canon EOS R5 and the Canon EOS R6!  After months of debating between which camera to pre-order, I finally came to a decision the morning of the big announcement.  Both are incredible cameras – making the decision extremely difficult. There […]

July 9, 2020

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Five Favorite Accessories | Photography Gear Review

When considering photography gear, the first things that come to mind are likely camera bodies, and lenses.  While these do account for the majority of a photographer’s investment in gear, it is important to consider the smaller investments that make a world of difference in the work of a professional photographer.  These photography accessories may […]

May 14, 2020

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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM | Lens Review

Perhaps one of the best kept secrets in Canon’s lens lineup is the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM.  While it may not be as popular as some of Canon’s other lenses, as a prime lens photographer, I have found it to be an essential lens for photographing weddings.  Two of the main events within a […]

May 8, 2020

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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II | Lens Review

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens is one of my favorite and most used lenses for weddings! As a wedding photographer, one of my primary goals is to document the countless candid moments happening around me throughout a wedding day. Though many photographers prefer the versatility of a zoom lens, as a prime lens […]

May 6, 2020

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Camera Review

When the Canon 5D Mark IV was released in August of 2016, I pre-ordered it the night it was announced!  Since then, I have used three Canon 5D Mark IV bodies to photograph over 120 weddings as well as hundreds of engagements and portrait sessions. It has truly been a workhorse and a near perfect […]

May 4, 2020

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Canon EOS R | Camera Review

In October of 2018, Canon released my favorite camera of all time: the Canon EOS R mirrorless camera. For Canon pros familiar with full frame cameras, the Canon EOS R is essentially a mirrorless Canon 6D Mark II with the sensor of a Canon 5D Mark IV.  I have actually preferred my Canon EOS R […]

May 1, 2020

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35mm, 50mm, 85mm Comparison | Lens Review

For photographers, like myself, who shoot primarily with prime lenses, there are several great lens options to choose from for portraiture.  With so many lens options out there, how do you know which to use, specifically for headshots?  The focus of this comparison review will be on the three focal lengths that I find most […]

April 27, 2020

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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM | Lens Review

One of my all-time favorite lenses is the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens. It is a lens that I recommend to any and every wedding and portrait photographer!  It is a phenomenally sharp lens that creates absolutely incredible photos. In addition, it boasts something that other 85mm lenses do not have: image stabilization. […]

April 24, 2020

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM | Lens Review

Believe it or not, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens actually played a large role in my decision to become a professional photographer.  We had just welcomed our first baby into the world, and almost overnight I became a beaming, proud father constantly taking photos of every movement my son made. When my sister […]

April 22, 2020

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