Learn how to calculate and predict the location of the sun at different times of the day. Where should you be and when should you get there to get that great shot? Sometimes great images can come from the spontaneity of the moment. The perfect subject just happens to be framed by the perfect background […]
Learn how to organize your photos! Have you ever had a problem finding a photo that is lost somewhere in the endless sea of files and folders on your computer? If so, you’re not alone. When someone first begins taking pictures, it may not seem like a big decision that has to be […]
If you want to learn how to take great eBay photos, stop for a moment and browse for just about any product on Amazon. You’ll notice a very distinctive style of image. A softly lit product in an infinite sea of white. It’s a standard and expectation that Amazon has set. Any product sold […]
Inspiration and Magic I think one of the best things about photography is that it can teach you to “really see”, not just view the world. Our five senses bring in all the information of the world around us, but it can sometimes take an intentional focus to go beyond simply being […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download On this episode: We see another example of how the world evolves and changes to accommodate compact mobile photography. I answer a listener’s question about backing up your photos. I have a nice collapsible, inexpensive, light modifying thingamajig to share with you. I define number 2 of the 3 aspects of […]
Being able to control the depth of field in your images is a REALLY powerful way to change the way your picture looks. First let’s define depth of field. Depth of field is the zone of distance in front of the camera that is in focus. Depending on your camera settings, this zone could be […]
