The most important factor in a photo is the light. No light, no photo. Being able to control the quality, intensity and direction of light can mean the difference between a “meh” snapshot and a great image. In this article I’m going to share with you a great little secret handheld gadget that will help […]
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Review of the XShot Pocket Camera Extender
Taking a selfie can be hard work. Today there’s more competition and expectation than ever to take that killer selfie. But as creators of any fine art, dilemmas and quandaries often vex us when creating our next opus. Enter the XShot Pocket Camera Extender. It’s a pretty simple idea really: increase the distance […]
Speedlight Flash Tutorial
Flash photography might be intimidating to some but, in my opinion, it could be the one thing you learn that will have the biggest impact on your images. Photography is all about light. In certain situations, such as landscape or nature photography, you have to learn how to use the available light (i.e. sunrise […]
The iPhone Camera
Cameras on phones are getting better and better all the time due to advances in both hardware and software. You can take AMAZING photos with “the camera that’s always with you”. In upcoming articles, podcasts and videos, I’ll be reviewing photo apps and show you how to get the most out of your […]
Photographing Animals Behind Glass
If you’ve ever visited a zoo you know there are numerous types of animal enclosures. For example, open air, cages, fences, and glass to name a few of the most common. Today I’m going to share some tips with you on how to get great photos of animals behind glass. My family […]
Flickr Photo Sharing
I LOVE Flickr. I don’t work for Flickr. I don’t make any money by recommending Flickr, but I’ve gotta tell you that if you enjoy taking pictures and sharing them with others, Flickr is tough to beat. If I’m not careful, I can spend WAY too much time exploring and looking at the amazing photos […]