So You Want to Make Better Pictures…
I have a few of steps that may help. 1) Hang out with people who are better photographers than yourself. This means go out and shoot with people who you can learn from. If you want to shoot more than just landscapes, look at magazines and Ads. Find out who’s shooting the pictures you like [...]
Gearing up for Costa Rica
It’s getting pretty close to March, and that means our photo Workshop in Costa Rica, and that means getting our gear together and putting it on a plane or two. I thought I would share a few thoughts about what I’m bringing, how I’m carrying it and some things you might need if you’re joining us.
Cool spot-metering custom function for Nikons
I normally use the Matrix metering mode on my Nikon D700 and D300s cameras. I tend to work in varied lighting conditions, and I find that in most situations Matrix metering does a great job of determining the correct exposure. I can then make easy adjustments using exposure compensation or manual exposure. There are times [...]
Web Resources for New Photographers
I’ll bet there are a lot of new DSLR owners after this December 25th. This is a great time to be a beginning photographer. Not only can good equipment be found relatively inexpensively, but there are thousands of photo references on the web to help you learn about that shiny new camera. There are also numerous opportunities to attend classes, seminars and workshops led by some of the best photographers in the world. Here is a short list of online resources to help get you started…
Make the most of your next photography workshop
You never know what can happen at a photography workshop. A few months ago I went to St Augustine, Florida to attend a workshop taught by Rick Sammon. Before I left, I joked with my wife that Rick and I would hit it off and be good friends. I won a contest the first day [...]
How to hold a DSLR Camera
I assume that person is a novice. Mainly because most “pro” photographers have figured out how to hold their camera for maximum sharpness. I’ve read articles that mention HOW to hold a camera, but very few mention WHY this is the best way to use an SLR…
