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Have you ever risen early in the morning for a sunrise photo shoot only to be faced with fog? Often a feeling of disappointment sets in; I suggest, however, that such moments are full of opportunities—chances to try something new.The post Playing in the Sand: Part One appeared first on SIGMA Blog. show less

A macro lens isn't just for nature photographers capturing the intricate beauty of a flower or the amazing detail of an insect. Furthermore, it isn't just for product photographers photographing the detail of a delicious meal or details of a ring. A macro lens is an incredible tool for any beauty photographer to have in their kit. As a portrait, fashion and beauty photographer, for any beauty shoot I am sure to have these lens readily available. A macro lens opens up entire new realms of possibility. I can capture and magnify incredible details that otherwise would have been unappreciated and create fascinating compositions utilizing my macro lens!The post Beauty Photography: 150mm F2.8 DG OS Macro lens appeared first on SIGMA Blog. show less

Exploring the world through the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art lens on the hunt for varying colors and textures, and levels sharpness and blur can create images that are at once new, and yet instantly recognizable. Close-up focusing on a pumpkin, for example, gives a shallow slice of sharpness, and lovely focus fall-off in a composition that’s pure seasonal color. And a single turning leaf backlit by the sun tells the story of autumn in a very different way than a sweeping vista of an entire hillside.The post Chasing Fall Color with the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art Lens appeared first on SIGMA Blog. show less

I have been a photographer for over 25 years and I must confess that I prefer zoom lenses to fixed [...]The post Why I love Zoom Lenses for Wildlife Photography appeared first on SIGMA Blog. show less

The Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM is one of my favorite lenses of all time. My copy has been there by my side shooting in rain, snow, freezing low temps, scorching high temps and more delivering the sharp images I need month after month. The post Secrets to Success with the Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM appeared first on SIGMA Blog. show less

The Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.0 DC OS HSM | C is the first lens in the Contemporary line originally announced last [...]The post Seeing the Light with the Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.0 DC OS HSM | C appeared first on SIGMA Blog. show less

Most of my portrait work is all about photographing young children and their families. In most cases I have been working with these families for years. This session I’m about to share with you is one of my most recent. Whether the age group of the children is between 3-5, or a more adult family like these three children ages 10-17 with their dogs, it’s always a challenge to come up with new ideas and expressions that tell some kind of story and reflect where they are in their lives. Most of my sessions are about documenting a certain time in my client’s life. With this family, Charlotte, who is now 17 is a senior in High School. My task is to create a senior portrait for her along with photographing the whole family and each individual child.The post The Family Portrait appeared first on SIGMA Blog. show less

More and more I find my self shooting one of three Sigma prime focal length lenses in the studio… the 50mm f/1.4, the 85mm f/1.4 and the 150mm f/2.8 OS macro. I noticed that zooms were making me a bit lazy. Hey! It’s a lot easier to twist a zoom ring that it is to move a 300 pound studio stand even if it is on wheels. So why do I do it? A couple of reasons. Perspective, perspective, perspective. I shoot full frame Canon cameras. Their normal focal length is almost 50mm. That’s about the same angle of view as we see with our eyes. I use the 50 mainly for full length photographs.The post Exercise your Creativity with Prime Lenses appeared first on SIGMA Blog. show less

Shooting a portrait at high noon can be an intimidating thing for many of us. The light is harsh, contrasty and unflattering. Furthermore, the light in the scene creates unsightly overexposed highlights and deep underexposed shadows. The ‘dynamic range’ of this scene is too much to capture all of the tones in a single frame. Of course, it's easier to just avoid high noon for portraits, but sometimes the situation is unavoidable. Don’t worry! You don’t need to bring tons of flashes or studio strobes on location or any expensive equipment to save the shot!The post Portrait Photography at Noon: How to Conquer Harsh, Direct Sunlight appeared first on SIGMA Blog. show less

After a long winter of heavy shooting and endless travel on assignment I usually take a few weeks of late [...]The post Packing Light with the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM appeared first on SIGMA Blog. show less