While exploring the world of photography, you will probably come across the term “prime lens.” For newbies, it might sound like technical jargon, but it’s actually a handy lens to know and have. Let’s take a look at prime lenses and explore why they are a favorite among many photographers. What is a prime lens? […]
Creating HDR (high dynamic range) photography is a 2-part process: Part one takes place behind the camera — part two, behind the computer. Many tutorials focus on how to process HDR images. But in this article, I’m going to share how to photograph for HDR in five simple steps. 1. Clean your gear HDR brings […]
Bokeh is a word that is often used to describe images with backgrounds that are out of focus. Photographers gravitate toward the goal of creating beautiful bokeh. First we need to understand what bokeh is and how it adds creativity to our images. When I was asked to critique images, and the theme was bokeh, […]
Capturing images with accurate colors and tones is essential for creating stunning and visually appealing photographs. One crucial element that helps achieve this is white balance. In this article, we will explore the concept of white balance, its importance, and how it can elevate your photography skills. What is white balance? White balance refers to […]
The sound of my alarm jolts me from a restful sleep. Groaning, I turn it off and automatically try to find reasons to stay in bed. Do I really need to go shoot sunrise today? Shouldn’t I just stay under this warm, cozy comforter? Eventually, I guilt myself into getting out of bed and layer […]
Fireworks come but once a year for many of us. It calls for specialized settings in order to get the most out of our 30-40 minute opportunity each year. I know I’ve always got to go back and review the previous year’s camera settings in order to improve my crop of good ones each time […]
Photography is about capturing the perfect moment; one of the most important parts of a great shot is how you pose your hands. Hand poses can make or break a photo. In this article, we’ll discuss the top five tips on how to pose your hands for photos to help you look your best. 1. […]
As a resident of Sedona, Arizona I have had the opportunity to explore and find many beautiful locations for landscape photography. In my mind the only thing better is nightscape photography featuring the Milky Way and the heavens. Night Sky Workshop I’ve designed night sky photo workshops around Sedona’s International Dark Sky Designation. You can […]
You probably already know how to use your camera to get the images you want. You might have a style that’s recognized a mile away, a repeatable workflow and people who love your photos. Well now what? Is it still enjoyable? What do you do to spur new growth? Consider taking a step back. Simplify, […]
Following up on our post on Festival, fair and carnival photography, we received lots of comments about summer activities. After our last “from the show floor post,” we had a few people tell us, “I’d have gone, but didn’t know about it” or “WOW, sorry I missed that one.” So, I thought a quick update […]