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 […]
Archive | 3. Advanced Compact
Control Depth of Field
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 […]
How to take good selfies
selfie [sel-fee] noun, informal (also selfy; plural selfies) a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website On November 19, 2013, Oxford Dictionaries announced selfie as their international Word of the Year for 2013. The Oxford Dictionaries Word […]
Control the background in photos
Learning some simple techniques and what your camera can do will allow you to take CONTROL of many aspects of your photos. In this case, I’ll teach you how to “move” the background closer or farther away in your photos. What you will need: Any camera with a zoom lens. (yup, that’s it!) […]
What would you like to learn?
The content that I share on this site is going to be decided by YOU. Quite frankly, I have way too much to share, all at one time. Seriously, I could write about numerous and various photographic topics, and I’m currently working hard, cranking out content as quickly as I can. But I’d like to hear […]
Photographing Campus Life
As we head into fall and begin a new school year, campuses that have been gearing up all summer are opening doors to new students and staff. This is a great time for photographing campus life and capturing those scenes that could be used in school newspapers, websites and yearbooks. Capturing images […]