Drool in a good way, of course. Here are three 3LT products that stand out in the cluttered accessory marketplace. 3Legged Thing, Britian’s contribution to the world of design brilliance, is best known for colorful and innovative tripods, tripod heads, monopods, L-brackets and a wide array of related accessories. Now they’ve turned their experienced eyes toward the creation of superlative tools for Content Creators. Meet Phil 3 Legged Thing’s Phil is the best engineered smartphone holder I have ever seen, hands down. Made from aerospace-grade magnesium alloy, Phil is designed for use with Arca-Swiss compatible tripods and other 3LT camera support systems. The jaws that secure the smartphone are lined…

We’ve all heard the blather from so-called purists who insist that “you’re not a real photographer unless you shoot in Manual mode.”  Well, some beg to differ, including today’s instructor Simon d’Entremont who explains why many pros (including himself) prefer Aperture Priority (AV) mode instead. Simon is a Canadian nature and wildlife photographer and educator who says, “My mission is to lift the knowledge, skills, and spirts of the photographers around me so they can be at their best.” Today’s episode has the power to change how you shoot in the field forever more, simply by rotating your camera’s Mode dial. The video begins with a controversial claim that Aperture…

Today’s inspirational how-to video from The Photographic Eye YouTube channel takes a close look into why some scenes literally beg to rendered in b&w, with a specific emphasis on the interplay between deep shadows and other areas within the frame. The episode begins with a request that you “think about the first time you fell in love with photography.” What comes to mind may be determined by your age, and for longtime pros like Alex Kilbee the remembrance goes like this: “For me it was seeing my first black-and-white photographs emerge from the watery birthing pool in the darkroom right before my eyes.” Whether you make a living with a…