Podcast: Play in new window | Download Has the thought ever crossed your mind that you might be able to make a little money taking pictures with your point and shoot or even smartphone camera? In this show, I’ve got an interview with a local San Diego photographer about how you might be able to do just […]
Archive | 2. Point and Shoot
Framing Your Photos
I recently got this question from one of our readers (Berniece): “Hey Sonny, any suggestions for picking the right frame? I have a picture from my wedding that I love, but the frame sort of hides it. It definitely is not the right frame for the picture. But at the same time, […]
Review: Best Compact Cameras
This article is written for you if you are thinking about buying an advanced compact camera. There are several reasons you might be considering this level of camera. 1) Maybe it’s your first camera or a step up from your too-simple point and shoot and you’d like to grow into a more […]
Image Sensors and Why Size Matters
A few years ago the thing most people paid attention to when selecting a new camera was the megapixels (MP). It was an easy thing to look out for. You didn’t need to think about much more: the higher the MP meant it was a better camera, right? … Not exactly. For […]
PLP005: Be Bold … Listener Q&A
Podcast: Play in new window | Download “Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.” Link to images mentioned in this show. A bit of a different show for you today. A news item, then on to answering listener’s questions. You’ve got lots of options if you’d like to leave questions or comments! Go […]
Find the Sun
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 […]