In the video below, I’ll show you how to make your own Do It Yourself, lighting modifier out of a party cup that will rival the light quality that you can get from much more expensive light modifiers on the market. Link to the Gary Fong Lightsphere SAMPLES
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How to take pictures with a flash or speedlight
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 […]
“Dog Paws” How and Why: An Exercise: What’s Changed and Why?
For fun: Directly below is an untouched original photo that I shot this morning for my photo for the day. It’s my selection for my “Project 365 / 366” where I take (several) photos EVERY day and post one. Below that, is a Black and White final image that I posted and shared. Take a […]
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 […]
Tips: How to Photograph Animals at a Zoo
Visiting the Safari Park If you visit San Diego, one place that should certainly be on your shot list is the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park in Escondido. Here’s a link. The San Diego Zoo owns 2 animal parks and the Safari Park is unique in the way it displays the animals. Unlike traditional zoos […]