Review: Tamron 28-75 2.8

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     Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon Digital SLR Cameras if you want to get all specific.

     I wanted a replacement for my EF 28-135 3.5-5.6, which had some shortcomings in a few aspects that I just could not allow, namely corner sharpness at wide apertures, too slow at times, etc.

     So, I did my research, and ended up saving up a few pennies, and got a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 for $400 and quite happy I did

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Upcoming DVD workshop.

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     I'm super stoked about this project. I've been teaching workshops in various cities across the US for the past year or so, and have been trying to find a way to reach a wider audience. I was approached with the idea of producing a DVD workshop.

     It's an affordable way to get introduced to off camera lighting, covering topics from off camera lighting basics, indoor lighting styles, outdoor lighting techniques (including overpowering the sun) as well as studio lighting... and how to do all this on a budget.






Production is underway... find out more below.




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Workshops: Investing in your progression.

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     Workshops... For those of us on a budget, they can be a big, scary expense. I saw a full-day workshop here in Las Vegas recently that cost as much as my mortgage payment. However, would I suggest to stay away? Absolutely not. Instead, sit down and identify your needs, find out what topic would benefit you most, and invest a little into your education.


     The image to the left showcases skills I learned from an "outdoor lighting" workshop I attended, that had a big section dedicated to overpowering the sun.

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Wardrobe on a Budget: Salvation Armani (and nude)

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Arranging wardrobe for sets can get expensive.

You've got two options: 

Find cheap wardrobe.

or

Shoot nudes. 
(warning, this post contains nudity)


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50mm 1.8 - Thrifty Fifty

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Hands down, one of my favorite lenses.

Cheap: ($125 new, $75-$100 used)
Sharp: Click the image to the left for a closer look.
Lightweight.
Fun.


Definitely worth skipping out on a few Starbucks for.

Sit down, relax, and enjoy the review. There's pretty girls, and some nuggets of good, solid information.



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Generic 22" Speedlite bracket Gridded Beauty Dish

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Generic 22" Beauty Dish with 30° grid, speedlite mount.

Again with a beautiful model instead of a picture of what I'm reviewing, what's gotten into me?

The 22" beauty dish I just got put me back $120. the 16" version was available for $75. Both are a bit of an investment, but well worth it for the amount of control they allow.





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20" pop-up speedlite softboxes

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Talk about portable awesomeness.

I thought this image (taken with these softboxes) would catch the eye a little bit better than a picture of the softboxes themselves.

I picked up two of these on ebay for $80 and definitely glad I did. Packed up, they fit into a 6"x9"x2" bag, and they strap directly onto my backpack.

For me, they're great.




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