Talking about all things photographic
I’ve played with cameras for a very long time. When I started, my first camera was a plastic toy that took 127 roll film. I shot black and white images because color negative film was outside of the budget of my 10 year old allowance. The camera had one speed, 1/40 of a second, and […]
City photography can be a lot of fun. It also poses some risks you wouldn’t have in less urban environments. Some cities are practically demanding you shoot them at night, Las Vegas, New York, San Diego and San Francisco are among my favorites. The skylines and building lights at night can make for some magical […]
Facebook is a great way for photographers to interact with people. There are very few limits to the number of people that potentially can see your work. You can create a separate page for your business and offer some work for sale. Facebook ads can help you reach a targeted audience, and more. I enjoy […]
Travel, it is one of the best things I have done with my life! To remain in one place stagnates one’s view of the world. The ability to travel is one of the things I consider a necessity rather than a luxury. A luxury is something that gives one prestige within one’s own mind and […]
All the people that I consider muses have either modeled for me or I have had discussions with them that showed them to be wise far beyond their years. Not all models have a chance to become one of my muses. Out of 9 possible openings, I have only found 4 muses. Of the 4, […]
The file that recreates your image needs to have a name. Not all names are equal however. You should create a system of naming your files so that you can readily find the images you want in a timely fashion. One way to make your search easier is to keep your EXIF information readily available. […]
The best way to provide protection for your images is to make multiple copies stored in more than one location. The main reason for this is due to the simple fact that over time, you are very likely to experience a hard drive failure. When it happens, you stand a good chance of losing everything […]
I love my dogs, that said, I find it frustrating to take their photos. While my wife and I are both fairly good at shooting individual dogs owned by others, our own dogs present more of a challenge to us. It isn’t due to their lack of obedience training, they have all been well trained […]
Photography is always about light! Light can be natural from stars (sun included here), or man made (fire included here). The source does not matter to either film or sensor. That said, understanding how different sources of light affect your camera’s ability to render an image is crucial to creating a good photograph. The main […]