Kwame Johnson 12/31/20 Kwame Johnson 12/31/20

It's Hard To Say Goodbye | Selling My G9

This was a tough decision but it was time to let go of my Panasonic G9 and let someone els enjoy it.

My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut

Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo

Sony A6100 Review: https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g

Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/30ORIBt

Sony 18-105 f4.0 - https://amzn.to/3dcHfoe

Kwame Johnson 12/28/20 Kwame Johnson 12/28/20

My Favorite Tech Of 2020

These are a few of my favorite tech things I got or used this year. They are not all camera related.

Xbox Game Pass

Nintendo Switch -

Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8

Sony A6100

Sony 18-105mm F4.0

Arca Swiss Quick Release Plate

Kwame Johnson 11/30/20 Kwame Johnson 11/30/20

Photography Gift Ideas | Under $100

This is a great list of affordable gift ideas for photographers. This is part one of a three part series on great gift ideas for people who are interested in photography or video. There is something in here for beginners who only use a smartphone to DSLR users. All the gift ides on this list are all under $100. They are affordable and practical.

Peak Design Cuff

Peak Design Slide Lite

Peak Design Slide Strap

Kwame Johnson 11/10/20 Kwame Johnson 11/10/20

Editing and Organizing Some Pictures | Edit With Me

Editing some photos from the local wildlife refuge and talking through my photography organization. On this outing I used my Sony A7ii and Tamron 28-200. See higher resolution pictures below.

Kwame Johnson 11/4/20 Kwame Johnson 11/4/20

My Favorite M4/3 Zoom Lens | Panasonic 12-35 f2.8

The Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 is my favorite normal zoom lens for my Panasonic G9. The build quality is second to none. I highly recommend this lens for any Panasonic micro four thirds camera.

Products links:

Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 ii - https://amzn.to/2HZ1aMq

Panasonic 12-60mm f3.5 - https://amzn.to/32vOEuX

Panasonic 12-60mm f2.8 - https://amzn.to/3oVGNQJ

Panasonic 35-100mm f2.8 - https://amzn.to/38dqp8c

Panasonic 25mm f1.7 - https://amzn.to/38bPEI1

Pictures from the Panasonic 12-35 f2.8mm.

Kwame Johnson 10/26/20 Kwame Johnson 10/26/20

Studio Talk Ep. 01 | A New Start

In the first episode of Studio Talk I share my ideas about computational photography, my love/hate relationship with Starbucks and why a phone is good enough.

Listen to it here on Spotify | Apple Podcast | Amazon Link

Kwame Johnson 10/22/20 Kwame Johnson 10/22/20

This ONE Thing Will Make You A Better Photographer

Products I talked about in the video.

Sony A6100 Review | A6100 | A6400 | 18-105mm lens

Kwame Johnson 10/15/20 Kwame Johnson 10/15/20

Panasonic G9: 1 Year Later... does it hold up?

The Panasonic G9 is still a powerhouse camera that came out in late 2017. These are my thoughts about it after using it for over a year. I still love this camera and highly recommend it. Watch the video to learn why I think it's still an INCREDIBLE value for money!

Watch my 2020 Panasonic G9 Review.

Products links:

Panasonic G9

Battery Grip

Batteries

Panasonic 12-60mm F3.5-5.6

Panasonic 25mm F1.7

Kwame Johnson 10/9/20 Kwame Johnson 10/9/20

My 2020 Camera Kit

My 2020 Panasonic G9 Gear: https://youtu.be/IAYjHSP9IAg
Panasonic G9 - https://amzn.to/3ctmKCx
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/2YVEp1O
Batteries - https://amzn.to/35TiZ6P
Panasonic 12-60mm - https://amzn.to/3csFVfI
Sigma 25mm F1.7 - https://amzn.to/2WL4DkW
Sigma 60mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/35TGpJj
Panasonic 45-210mm - https://amzn.to/2yEYsad

My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut

Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo

My Sony A6100 Review: https://youtu.be/0yqFW1X824g

Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/30ORIBt

Sony 18-105 f4.0 - https://amzn.to/3dcHfoe

Below are sample Sony A7ii images.

Below are sample A6100 images

Kwame Johnson 9/8/20 Kwame Johnson 9/8/20

Edit With Me: Sunrise Picture - Lightroom Classic

In this video I go through and edit a sunrise image in Lightroom Classic.

This was shot a couple of weeks ago before the snow hit lol. In this video I go through and edit a sunrise image in Lightroom Classic. This was shot on a Sony A6100 with the 18-105 F4 lens.

Sony A6100 bundle

Sony A6100 with single kit lens

Sony A6100 battery charger

Sony 18mm-105mm lens

Sony 70mm-350mm

Sigma 16mm

My full gear list is here.

Kwame Johnson 8/25/20 Kwame Johnson 8/25/20

Sony 18-105 Review - my PERFECT APSC zoom range!

The Sony 18-105mm F4 lens is the best general use lens for my Sony A6100. This lens is great for travel photography to video production.

You can get the lens here. My gear list is here.

With a F4 aperture I can very comfortably take indoor pictures without having to crank the IOS too high.

The Sony 18-105mm lens gives me the ability to shoot open landscapes with ease.

And zooming really lets you separate your subject from the background.

Kwame Johnson 8/18/20 Kwame Johnson 8/18/20

Tamron 28-200mm Lens Review | Budget Sony Travel Lens

The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD provides a wide zoom range in compact, weather-sealed design. The images are very clear and sharpe. I think this is a great travel lens. I haven't found any chromatic aberration on any of my images so far. It is pretty amazing how close you can focus with the lens. It's by no means a macro lens but it's nice to have. Overall I highly recommend this lens. It's the lens I would recommend getting to replace a kit lens.

Get the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD here.

All images below have been edited with Lightroom. The range you get with a 28-200mm lens is incredible.

Even though is not a macro lens, the lens is able to focus relatively close.

The Tamron 28-200mm is going to be a great travel lens. Having the versatility to shoot landscapes to portraits in one lens is nice.

Kwame Johnson 8/7/20 Kwame Johnson 8/7/20

Studio Vlog EP - 01

This week I share a few things that have been on my mind.

Jay MySelf - https://amzn.to/2XG0X5k

Jay Maisel and Scott Kelby - https://members.kelbyone.com/author/jaymaisel/

My 2020 iPad Setup:
2017 iPad Pro 12" 512gb - https://amzn.to/3gnyRDF
Apple Pencil - https://amzn.to/3bZ8VdX
Magic Mouse 2 - https://amzn.to/36uSyoq
Brydge Keyboard - https://ebay.to/3d7EWBW
Logitech Keyboard - https://amzn.to/3ekBynv
iPad Stand - https://amzn.to/3d4YXcx
Sd Card Reader - https://amzn.to/2X7xXUl
USB Reader - https://amzn.to/2ZKLrqq
Magic Trackpad 2 - https://amzn.to/2YJYTsA

My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut

Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo

JUNE 30, 2020

Kwame Johnson 8/4/20 Kwame Johnson 8/4/20

Sony A6100 - The Camera To Get In 2020

The Sony A6100 is a great deal for anyone getting into photography or video in 2020. With fast hybrid AF the Sony A6100 brings high speed, accuracy and tracking performance to meet the stringent autofocus demands of 4K movies. More effective use of the focal plane phase-detection system enables more stable AF, while the contrast-detection AF system contributes to overall accuracy.

Get the Sony A6100 below. By using the links below it really helps me maintain the site and create reviews.

Sony A6100 with single kit lens

Sony A6100 battery charger

All images have been tweaked moderately in Lightroom.

Kwame Johnson 7/28/20 Kwame Johnson 7/28/20

Learn From My Vacation Mistakes | Photography Life

In this video I share three lessons I learned from our camping trip.

Gear I use:

2017 iPad Pro 12" 512gb - https://amzn.to/3gnyRDF

Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL

Panasonic G9 - https://amzn.to/3ctmKCx

Get Sharpen AI here, it will be on sale ($20 off) through August 7, 2020 - http://topazlabs.refr.cc/kwamejohn2003

Save an additional 15% with code - AMDISC15 - this is not my code, it is a code I've used from another YouTuber.

This site will always be free and free of any advertising. I do this out of passion for street photography. My goal is to inspire people through photography and video from around the world. If you like to support me you can do so via paypal donations. Thank you very much for the support and thank you for watching!

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/2DawgStudio

Below are a few images from Vega State Park. All images were processed in Lightroom.

Kwame Johnson 7/27/20 Kwame Johnson 7/27/20

Topaz Sharpen AI Got Even Better

If you're interested in Sharpen AI by Topaz Labs, click the link below and scroll down to the Sharpen AI section - It will be on sale ($20 off) through August 7, 2020 and during that sale, it should be right at the top of the page:

http://topazlabs.refr.cc/kwamejohn2003

Save 15% with code - AMDISC15

Below are a few example from raw images to images shot on an iPhone. The first image is the before and second is the after.

*Note: Photos have been process using Lightroom like most photos on the blog.

Kwame Johnson 7/21/20 Kwame Johnson 7/21/20

You're Kit Lens Is Better Than You Know

I never buy anything based on specs alone. A product is about the holistic experience and pure numbers are never a sign of a successful product. I look for the intangible emotional and experiential connection with the devices I chose to buy.

When I got the Sony A7ii it came with a 28mm-70mm f3.5-5.6 lens. They go for $350 new and under $200 used. It’s not a lens many people buy on it’s own. The only other lens I’ve bought so far is the Samyang 24mm f2.8. However I’ve been very impressed with images I’ve gotten on this lens. I didn't have time to do go anywhere special to test the lens but I have taken many photos of everyday life for the past few months.

I find the focal length perfect for my everyday photography. While the lens if far from perfect I think most people could use this lens for a while before upgrading something else.

*Note: Photos have been process using Aperture like most photos on the blog.

I’ve used it for some client work.

Kwame Johnson 7/7/20 Kwame Johnson 7/7/20

The Accessory I Wish I Got Sooner For My Sony A7ii

In the video I said this was a Neewer grip but it is a Powerextra battery grip.

The Sony A7ii isn't known to have great battery life but this $60 battery grip from Powerextra will solve that for you. And as a bonus you get two extra batteries.

Powerextra Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/2Z4xbZ5

Sony A7ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL

Camera Bundles:

Panasonic GX85 - https://amzn.to/3gxlRuk

Canon M50 - https://amzn.to/3iHcgTu

Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/2Z7GpDL *This was $849 at the time of the recording.

My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut

Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo

Kwame Johnson 6/30/20 Kwame Johnson 6/30/20

How to Edit Panoramic Portraits in Lightroom

In this video a show how to create stunning panoramic portraits in Lightroom Classic. This will also work with Lightroom cc on the desktop. This is a great way to create something different with our everyday photography.

My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut

Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo

Kwame Johnson 6/23/20 Kwame Johnson 6/23/20

Sony A7ii: How It Changed My Photography

The Sony A7ii kit, once a high end camera that many dreamt of owning. Today it's yesterdays news and can be found at the bottom of the used section for very little money.

The Sony A7ii, once a high end camera that many dreamt of owning. Today it's yesterdays news and can be found at the bottom of the used section for very little money. The Sony A7ii kit is the best entry level camera for the price. In this video I share 5 ways the Sony A7ii body changed the way I shoot. The 24 megapixels in the Sony a7ii is still amazing for a 6 year old camera.