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 […]
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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 […]
Control Depth of Field
Being able to control the depth of field in your images is a REALLY powerful way to change the way your picture looks. First let’s define depth of field. Depth of field is the zone of distance in front of the camera that is in focus. Depending on your camera settings, this zone could be […]
What would you like to learn?
The content that I share on this site is going to be decided by YOU. Quite frankly, I have way too much to share, all at one time. Seriously, I could write about numerous and various photographic topics, and I’m currently working hard, cranking out content as quickly as I can. But I’d like to hear […]
Take great pictures with a smartphone
I love to shoot with my smartphone and I think most people do. Sure it doesn’t have some of the capabilities of my compact camera let alone my professional SLR, but it’s just SO convenient that it often trumps their advantages. First off it’s small and always there. I can’t say the […]
Photographing Campus Life
As we head into fall and begin a new school year, campuses that have been gearing up all summer are opening doors to new students and staff. This is a great time for photographing campus life and capturing those scenes that could be used in school newspapers, websites and yearbooks. Capturing images […]