How to shoot wide open in bright daylight. There are many approaches, here I show one that gives you beautiful BOKEH,

You can create low key images anywhere - and strobist technique gives you full control over the light in your scene.

Use the sun as your key light and reflector to fill and soften shadows to create pleasing portraits, even in harsh daylight.

What are the common 'rules of photography'. Where did they come from? Are they meant to be followed precisely?

In my opinion NO. At least I don't ALWAYS... here's why.

Today I am editing shots from a Pole Dance shoot and need to straighten the vertical line of the pole - but in this shot I ran out of room.

How could you possibly damage this tank of a lens?