One of the most common questions I get, which also discloses a common fear among some photographers, is the use of a Flash or Speedlight. For many people, just relying on “auto” settings, or not understanding how to control the flash can lead to less than ideal photos. Many people give up and only use flash […]
Archive | Gear
Christmas Lights: What’s in My Camera Bag
Watch the video below as I prep my photography gear. See what’s in my camera bag as I go out to shoot some local Christmas Lights. Check out the images in the gallery below to view some of the shots I got that night. At this time of year, many opportunities present themselves to capture […]
PLP043: ND filter casts and a Chat with Dave
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOn Today’s Show How to mitigate colors casts when using ND filters A PhotoChat with Dave DeBaeremaeker Links Mentioned in the Show Mefoto 1350 Tripod Everyday Messenger Bag Dave’s Landscapes: Camera Obscura Dave’s Lego Photos “Building A World Brick By Brick” Dave’s Blog 3 Legged Thing Sony A6000 Fuji […]
PLP042: Gift Ideas for the Photog in Your Life
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOn Today’s Show 20 Gift Suggestions for Photographers Photographer Gift Suggestions Mode Dial Cuff Links Camera Earrings Camera Necklace Camera Lapel Pin Camera Tie Tack Photography Bracelets F Stop Watch GorillaPod SLR Zoom Fingerless Gloves: Mitten Cover Black Rapid Strap Lowepro Passport Sling Lowepro Flipside Backpack Lens Mug Camera […]
Going on a Safari Hunt: Testing New Gear
I ‘ve recently gone through an extensive process to test out camera gear. My purpose was to determine if the new gear a lightweight, mirrorless system would be able to meet certain performance expectations that I had. If the lightweight system was going to replace my current gear: gear that I have used and trusted […]
Product Photography Part 2
Presenting a well crafted image can help you sell items on eBay, craigslist, Amazon, etc. Polished images can convey quality, care and attention to detail (not only that, they look COOL too!). In a previous video, I showed you how to create a DIY studio to make “high-key”, white-seamless-background product photos. In the video below, I’ll walk […]