Here are some quick links to tutorials I have written on the site.

• HDR Tutorial
• Stuck In Customs Textures Tutorial
• Lucis Tutorial
• My HDR camera and other equipment

I have a big section of reviews here at the site as well. Below are some of the most popular.

Software:

• Photomatix Review – the software I use most for the “look” of my photos
• Topaz Adjust Review – an amazing plugin to give very nice effects
• Topaz Detail Review -another winner from Topaz
• Noiseware Review – great for reducing the “noise” in photos
• OnOne Plugin Review – a robust suite of products and great tools you should know
• Nik Review – a wide variety of post-processing filter options that are fun!
• Lucis Review – wonderful for adding sharp detail and pop
• Portraiture Review – used for making people and portraits look amazing
• Silver Efex Pro Review
• Genuine Fractals Review – you don’t know what you are missing when it comes to making photos bigger!
• Photoshop Review – a nice review of Adobe Photoshop and why you need it!
• Screenflow Review – What I use to make all those cool videos

My Lenses:

I own a pretty good number of lenses.  I will put these in the order that you should buy them if are primarily interested in landscape and secondarily interested in people/objects.  Of course, there is no “correct” order, but simply a suggestion.

Note that you do not need all these lenses!  Just the first one will be fine.

• Want to try out a lens?  See my Lens Rental review of BorrowLenses.com – Netflix for lenses!
• Nikon 18-200 – A great all-around lens for wide-angle and zoom.  Just getting started?  This is what you need! (Review coming soon)
• Nikon 24-70 Review (Lens) – Perfect for mid-range stuff like landscapes, birthdays, families, close-up sports, events, holiday cheer, swinger parties
• Nikon 14-24 Review (Lens) – A great wide-angle lens for landscapes and architecture that I use for about 60% of my landscapes
• Nikon 85mm Review (Lens) – Incredible for people shots. Just. Incredible.
• Nikon 50mm Review (Lens) – Ideal for cute children, close-up objects where you like a blurry background, friends, interventions
• Nikon 70-200 Review (Lens) – A great lens for things that are kinda far away, like animals or sports or that girl you are stalking

Hardware:

• Nikon D3X (Camera)
• Nikon D3S (Camera)
• Drobo Review (Photo Backup)

My Equipment

• Here is a listing of my HDR Camera recommendations for those of you that are interested.  Note that any of these work with HDR Software.

Cameras I recommend:

• Good
  • The Nikon D90 – Approx $700-$900
    • Buy from Amazon Nikon D90 Body
    • or from B&H Photo Nikon D90 Body
  • Mini Review – I recommend this wonderful camera because it does auto-bracketing, can hold a variety of lenses, and is an amazing camera now and for the future.  You’ll be able to have this be your main body as you slowly build up a collection of lenses in the future, as you get to better know your camera.  It’s solid, shoots 12 megapixels, which is plenty big, and it even does video too!  My first camera was a D70, which no longer exists.  If I had the d90 first, I would have been in hog heaven!

• Better
  • The Nikon D700 - Approx $2,400-$2,600
    • Buy from Amazon Nikon D700 Body
    • or from B&H Photo Nikon D700 Body
  • Mini Review – Now we are getting more serious! This is definitely a professional-grade camera. It’s big and tough and ready for battle. It’s got an amazing sensor — it’s still 12 megapixels like the d90, but it’s much higher quality in terms of speed and clarity. I know many photographers that have this camera and swear by it. If you already have one of the other Nikons and are looking to upgrade, you’ll be very happy with this thing. If you don’t want to spend over $5,000, then I think the D700 is certainly the best bang for your buck.

• Best
  • The Nikon D3x - Approx $7,500 and up
    • Buy from Amazon Nikon D3X Body
    • or from B&H Photo Nikon D3X Body
  • Mini Review -See my Nikon D3X review for the full review!  It is my 24-megapixel love and it is the ultimate. I use it. It completes me. However, being realistic, I can tell you that it is only 10-20% (depending on the features you dig) better than the D700. That extra 10-20% will cost you a pretty penny, so my advice is to only do it if you have the extra cash, or this is a love where you have little willpower.

• Best Backup Camera
  • The Nikon D3S - Approx $5,200 and up
    • Buy from Amazon Nikon D3S Body
    • or from B&H Photo Nikon D3S Body
  • Mini Review -See my Nikon D3S review for the full review! Once you get ultra serious, you don’t want to go on a big trip and only have one camera. Anything could happen. I hate to relegate the D3S to a backup camera, but that should not take anything away from this beautiful machine. The D3S is better than the D3X in low light and in high-speed situations. Another very nice thing is that it does high-def video.

Tutorials:

• HDR Tutorial
• Textures Tutorial
• Lucis Tutorial

Other Stuff

• Newsletter Software – Information on the best one I have found at the AWeber review
• Dropbox Review -This is what I use to send large files to people, share files across computers, and do backup of important files.
• Backblaze Review – My solution for ensuring all my files and photos are backed up onto the Internet in case of a big fire or theft.
• HDR Book – A book by yours truly on HDR Photography!

Note:

I only review and recommend software and hardware that I actually use. Because I am viewed as a trusted expert in their software, I end up sending the manufacturers of these applications massive traffic. Often, some of these companies will also be financial sponsors. Whether or not they are sponsors, I only use the best of breed and I recommend them accordingly.

That said, here are some words for Nikon (who is not a sponsor). I have always used Nikon’s equipment and think it is a great company. Nikon could actually make some very simple changes to make its cameras more HDR friendly.