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Delete Ruthlessly

If I were to only be allowed to share one bit of photography advice it would be: Shoot what you love and share it with others. If allowed to share a second bit of advice, it would be: Then delete ruthlessly. Digital photography’s nearly limitless capacity for storing photos is both a boon and a [...]

Are You in a Photography Rut? 11 Tips to Get Out of It!

Every photographer hits a wall at one point or another. Here are a few tips to keep things fresh and new. 1. Try something new, get out of your comfort zone. You’ve been photographing nature for years? Try some street photography! 2. Meet other photographers and go on photo walks. It doesn’t have to be [...]

The Problems With (Nearly) Unlimited Photos

Let me start by stating I do not hate the fact that digital photography has made nearly limitless photo taking possible. There are many positive aspect of digital photography, as compared to film photography, not the least of which is the ability to quickly see results and thus learn from our own mistakes while experimenting [...]

The Benefits Of A Reverse Gradient Neutral Density Filter

Sunset and sunrise can be tricky times for photography. While the tone and strength of the light coming from the sun is perfect for warming skin tones and adding contrast, shots taken directly into the sun can be a challenge. We’ve all seen shots like the one below. It was taken at 18mm, ISO 100, [...]

Limit Your Auto ISO

One of digital photography’s largest advantages over film is the ability to change ISO settings on the fly. For those new to the game and not familiar with the idea, a roll of film was set to the same ISO and once loaded, typically was not removed until all 24 or 36 shots were done [...]

Cover Your Eyepiece

Take a look at your DSLR camera strap. If you are using the strap that came with your camera, you might notice a little piece of plastic or rubber on one side of the strap. Have you ever wondered what that was for? (If the answer is “No” then it might still be sitting your [...]

What do I look for on a Photo Walk? Part II – Walk in Nature

Many of you enjoyed reading part I, City Walks. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the subject, keep the comments and suggestions coming! I live within minutes from a very large metropolitan area yet I have an abundant wildlife in my own backyard with deer, raccoons, foxes and coyotes. Although I do love cities, [...]

Photograph For Yourself Then Ask For Specific Advice

Having been known in my circle of friends and acquaintances as “that photography guy” I often get asked a number of questions. I’m sure most of you have heard a number of them before as well, especially if most of your friends aren’t into photography thus making you even more of the de facto photography [...]

What do I look for on a Photo Walk? Part 1 – City Walk

I am by no means an expert but I know a thing or two about photography. I make a living as a photographer and I work on personal projects all the time. I could not stress enough the importance of personal projects, photo walks, hanging out with other photographers and sharing your work, etc…  But [...]

What Is Canon’s Auto Lighting Optimizer?

As camera manufacturers started realizing the limits of digital camera sensors, they started trying to increase their range. Today’s sensors have a range of around 7-9 stops of light, depending on the manufacturer. It is said, at any given point in time, the human eye can see about 14 or 15 stops of light. This [...]

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