Do you want to know how to photograph lightning? In this episode Mark gives you 8 tips to help you get great lightning shots.

Gear used in this video

• Nikon D3100
• Nikon 16mm – 35mm f/4.0 AF-S ED (VR-II) Vibration Reduction Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens
• Gitzo GT2531EX Series 2 6x Explorer 3 Section Tripod with G-Lock System
• Gitzo Series 3 Magnesium Off Center Ball Head with Quick Release
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Digital Camera with 14mm f/2.5 Lens, White
• Adobe Photoshop CS5 12.0 Image Editing Software
• Digital Remote Release with 36″ Cable For Nikon

In this episode Mark will show you how easy it is to use a light tent to get nice product pictures.

Gear used in this video

• Lastolite 36″ Cubelite, Collasible Self-contained, Completely Enclosed Shooting Light Tent.
• Manfrotto 055XPROB Black Tripod Legs
• Manfrotto Midi Ball Head 498 with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate
• Canon EOS-7D Digital SLR Camera with Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Auto Focus Lens & Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens
• Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood
• Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Shoe Mount Flash
• Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver
• PocketWizard MiniTT1 Transmitter for Canon DSLR Cameras & Flash Units, with a Range of up to 1200′
• PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver for Canon DSLR Cameras & Flash Units, with a Range of up to 1200′

In this episode Mark will show us how to take those up close photos! Macro photography provides unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic photos and Mark shows us a couple examples.

Gear used in this video

• Gitzo GT2531EX Series 2 6x Explorer 3 Section Tripod with G-Lock System
• Gitzo Series 3 Magnesium Off Center Ball Head with Quick Release
• Canon EOS-7D Digital SLR Camera
• Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Auto Focus Lens
• Hahnel 31″ Remote Shutter Release for All Canon DSLR’s with 80″ Extension Lead.
• Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX with E-TTL

In this episode Mark will show us how to set up a camera and take an unusual point of view photo.

Gear used in this video

• Manfrotto Magic Arm, Articulated Arm with Center Lock Lever
• Manfrotto 035 Super Clamp without Stud
• Manfrotto 076 Set of Two Aluminum AutoPoles, Adjustable 56″ – 106″ Ceiling to Floor Lighting Pole
• Manfrotto 039 U-Hook Crossbar Holders, Set of Two
• Manfrotto 143BKT Replacement Camera Bracket for Magic Arm
• Canon Eos-1ds Mark II 16.7 Megapixels Digital Slr Camera Body
• Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood
• Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet
• Canon E3 / Subminiphone Remote Pre-Trigger Cable with 3 Feet Cord
• Canon EOS-7D Digital SLR Camera
• PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver, Remote Control Radio Slave.

In this episode Mark will show us just how easy it is to set up and take a self portrait.

Gear used in this video

• Canon EOS-7D Digital SLR Camera Body
• Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood
• Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Shoe Mount Flash with Guide Number of 190 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, U.S.A. Warranty
• Lastolite Joe McNally 24″ White Ezybox Hotshoe, Small Flash Diffuser
• Manfrotto 055XPROB Black Tripod Legs
• Manfrotto Midi Ball Head 498 with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate
• Pocket-Wizard Plus II
• Profoto 8′ Compact Lightstand
• Adorama 40″ Silver Interior Umbrella with Removable Black Cover

In this episode Mark talks about shooting video with a DSLR. This is the first of several episodes on this topic. This episode’s topics include stability, focus, camera movement, and controlling light entering the lens.

Gear used in this video

• Canon EOS-5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera Body
• Canon EOS-7D Digital SLR Camera Body
• Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor
• Zacuto Double Barrel
• Zacuto Cross Fire
• Redrock Micro microMattebox Deluxe Bundle
• Genus Matte Box DSLR Kit
• Manfrotto w/ 3-way Pan/Tilt Head
• Manfrotto w/ Fluid Head
• Libec Track Rail System w/ Dolly
• Arri Fresnel 650 Kit, 3 lights

In this episode Mark shares 8 tips for capturing great fireworks photos.

Gear used in this video

• Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Digital SLR Camera Kit
• Canon EF 16 – 35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens
• Manfrotto 055CX3 CF Tripod-3 Section with Manfrotto Midi Ball Head 498 w/RC2 Rapid Connect Plate
• Cable Release

In this episode Mark talks about panning. Panning is an easy way to create motion in your images. Use it for shooting sports, kids or anytime you want to create some motion in your shots.

Gear used in this video

• Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera Body
• Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens