I recently got a question from Pocket Lenses Photog Sydney who wanted to know if it is possible to blend two images, one with the focus on the foreground and one with the focus on the background. Sydney told me that she didn’t intentionally do this, but it happened, because here camera “decided” where it […]
I recently took out the Fuji XF 35mm f2 lens and did an evaluation / review of it. On that day I went out to a San Diego pier (Oceanside) and wanted to see how it performed in a “Street Shooting” environment. Below you can see my video review of the lens and some sample […]
A little while back I posted an article asking you to take a look at a before and after photo. (Here’s the article) It was an exercise that encouraged you to analyze and think about what decisions and changes you thought that I made regarding the image. With so many photos and images presented to us each […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
