Tips & How-Tos

Great advice on photography from leading voices. From the photo studio to the farthest reaches of the globe, learn about gear selection, lighting, shooting techniques, editing, and more.

Tips for Photographing a Solar Eclipse with SIGMA Telephoto Lenses

Solar eclipses, especially where the sun is entirely blocked, are rare occasions. So if you want to capture the moment with incredible photos, you need to be prepared! SIGMA Ambassador Jim Koepnick explains it all — from lenses to settings to location planning — to help you take eclipse photos that will make the occasion that much more memorable.

Adapting SIGMA Lenses to Nikon Z Cameras at Grand Teton National Park

Got a Nikon Z camera? SIGMA offers some direct mount options, but adapting lenses is both a practical and affordable option for mounting your favorite SIGMA lenses on your Nikon mirrorless camera body. Landscape and wildlife photographer Kristen Ryan brings her SIGMA lenses to Grand Teton National Park, with two different adapters in her kit.

Unique Astrophotography Opportunities in 2024

If you love photographing the night sky and want to be ready for unique astrophotography opportunities, now is the time to start planning. This handy guide can help you plan your 2024 calendar, so you’ll be prepared to take your most amazing astro photos ever!

5 Tips for Charming Winter Portraits in Any Conditions

Winter can be a tough time for outdoor portraiture, but with a little creativity and your favorite SIGMA lenses, you can bring out the best in even the frostiest environments. Join SIGMA Ambassador Meg Loeks for some tips on how to create heartwarming storytelling portraiture, whether you’re literally surrounded by snow or simply yearning for sunnier days.

DIY Concert Photography with SIGMA’s 23mm and 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses

Learning photography is more than theories, specs and settings. Nothing beats putting a camera in your hand, getting out there, and clicking that shutter button to really jump start the learning pr. Join SIGMA’s own Michael Dioguardi as he ventures into the world of concert photography for the first time, along with his 23mm and 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lenses.

Favorite Lenses for Music and Concert Photography

On stage or behind the scenes, pro music photographer and SIGMA Ambassador Anabel DFlux has a few go-to lenses that help bring out the best in her clients. From packed clubs in Europe to her studio in Los Angeles, these are the SIGMA lenses that she relies on, night after night.

Celebrating Life with Día de los Muertos Portraiture

Photographer Tosha Gaines explores the traditions of the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through colorful portrait sessions, helping her clients to beautifully remember and honor the loved ones they have lost.

Camera to Cloud On Location in Hawaii with SIGMA and Atomos

In this series of videos, SIGMA Ambassador Graham Ehlers Sheldon discusses the gear, process and workflow benefits of Camera to Cloud technology (C2C), and how Atomos products such as the Ninja V monitor and Connect module work seamlessly with the SIGMA fp and fp L cameras.

Unlocking the Power of Camera to Cloud Workflows

Learn how to streamline your production workflow with camera-to-cloud (C2C) technology using SIGMA fp mirrorless cameras, Atomos video recorders, and cloud-based platforms like Atomos’ Cloud Studio and Adobe’s Frame.io. Discover the benefits of C2C, its use cases, and what to expect from the future of this evolving technology.

Creating Magazine-Worthy Food Photography with SIGMA Lenses

Photographer Jena Carlin breaks down an editorial food photography shoot, demonstrating how to create and capture magazine-worthy food images using SIGMA lenses. Learn how both hobbyist and professional photographers can tell the whole story of their dishes whether the images will be published in a magazine or become cherished family memories.