2013 Sunrises & Sunsets Calendar

 Update: They’re Here!!!

I have been looking into creating a calendar for quite some time now, and I suppose this is the right time to make one now that the 2012 year is coming to a close in a few months.  After asking a few people for their opinion on a theme, I have decided it will be sunrises and sunsets.  With the help of my girlfriend, we narrowed down all of my sunrise and sunset photographs down to the 12 best in our opinion.  Here are the results:

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New Full Frame Canon Camera – The EOS 6D | Ian Roth Studios

Canon Announces Its Smallest and Lightest Full-Frame Digital SLR Camera For Serious Photographers

The EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera Includes a New Full-Frame Sensor, Built-in Wireless and GPS

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 17, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today introduced the EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera, a versatile mid-range full-frame camera with the durability and performance professionals require and the creative imaging options serious photographers crave. Canon has coupled the incredible image quality of a newly designed 20.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+ Image Processor with the creative potential of built-in Wireless and GPS features. The camera also includes an 11-point AF array and 63-zone dual-layer iFCL metering sensor together with 1080p Full HD video capabilities, in an affordable camera body. Building upon the qualities that made the EOS 5D Mark II camera so successful, the EOS 6D bridges the gap for budget-minded photographers, videographers and cinematographers who are eager to step up into the world of full-frame imaging.

“The introduction of this camera completes a well-rounded ecosystem from input through output for Canon, allowing us to provide the right combination of features for every level of photographer. We believe the EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera along with our new PIXMA Pro printers will help

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Photos – Matisyahu at The Florida Theatre

Matisyahu and The Dirty Heads Live at The Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL on August 29, 2012. Photo by Ian Roth.

Matisyahu and The Dirty Heads Live at The Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL on August 29, 2012. Photo by Ian Roth.

Matisyahu Live at The Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL on August 29, 2012. Photo by Ian Roth.

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Review: Canon 7D Firmware Update Version 2.0

 

Well, I just noticed the 7D firmware update release tonight, so I decided to download it and see what it was like.  I was pleasantly surprised with some of the new features and how handy I thought they were.  The 7D Firmware Update Version 2.0 highlights such as:

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Warped Tour Orlando 2012 Photos

Warped Tour Orlando this year was a blast!  I had an awesome time photographing some great performances!  Click the links below to view the full albums for each band!  Check out some of my favorites below or click here to view the album with all photos from Warped  Tour Orlando!

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HDR Photography Tutorial

I was recently asked to create an HDR photography tutorial, so here it is!  I know some people are familiar with what HDR photography is, but very few are completely sure how to create an HDR photograph outside of their iPhone.  Allow me to demystify the art of High Dynamic Range photography.

HDR photographs are created by taking a series of multiple exposures (typically three, but can be more) and merging them together to create one final image with a large dynamic range.  The technique used to take these photographs is known as exposure bracketing.  The photographs taken are typically one at the proper exposure (0 EV), one that is two stops* underexposed (-2 EV), and one that is two stops overexposed (+2 EV).  What this does is allows you to capture darkest and brightest aspect of your subject and bring them out when we process them later.

[note_box]NOTE: A stop is a measure of exposure value (EV).  I would go more into what exactly EV is and how it is calculated, but nobody wants to get into logarithmic scales right now; we’re here to make cool photos! :)[/note_box]

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