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Hi folks. I saw an article that proposed that we as committed digital photographers could do everything we could possibly need to do using only a tablet or a smartphone. This struck me as so incredibly inane, that I had to look more closely.
Read MoreHow much lens is enough? Enough of what? Focal length? Maximum aperture? Portability? These are important questions for us to consider.
Read MoreThe f/8 and Be There training has been around for a long time, but many current photographers have never heard of it, let alone used it as a skills development tool.
Read MoreOf all the Lightroom Classic modules, the majority of licensees only use two to of them and in too many cases are creating sticks for self flagellation in how they use the Library module.
Read MoreYou might think that you can repair a crashed drive. Nope. You cannot. So why run the risk of losing critical information because your old spinning drive bought the farm and went legs up?
Read MoreWe understand the value proposition of a crutch when our mobility is challenged. But if you have ever been relegated to using a crutch for an extended period of time, you’ve also realized that while it can be beneficial, it’s also often a hindrance. What happens when you allow your gear to become a crutch?
Read MoreYour assignment this time is you. Self portraits that tell your story, told by you. Scary? Shouldn’t be. Challenging? Perhaps. An awesome project? Absolutely.
Read MoreThis time I want to introduce the Time After Time Project. It’s very simple but has a long duration.
It definitely requires planning in advance and a commitment to stick with things. Your end result could be an Express presentation, a slide show, a collage or some kind of montage.
Read MoreIn this article, I give you the knowledge to do infrared photography using your digital camera
Read MoreArchitectural photography involves capturing images of buildings and other structures, both interior and exterior, with an emphasis on accuracy, composition, and aesthetic appeal. Architectural photography sometimes gets buried in street and even landscape work but it is its own discipline, one that you may choose to build expertise within.
Read MoreAI destroys creative photography. Not sure? Read the article
Read MoreSelecting the right leg set and head for your tripod is not hard, but it’s too easy to select something that is not going to work for you. Learn what goes into buying a tripod kit successfully.
Read MoreWhat does one get for being so stupid as to be killed or maimed in pursuit of a picture? A Darwin Award!
Read MoreFor digital photographers, there is only ONE filter that every committed photographer should have. Do you know what it is?
Read MoreFor this article I looked up some quotes from what the web calls famous photographers, and chose quotes from photographers whose work I respect AND enjoy.
Read MoreAdobe’s latest change to their Terms and Conditions has professionals in an uproar and so it should and you too could get screwed.
Read MoreThe once dead point and shoot is alive, and committed photographers are buying in, as powerful alternatives to smartphone.
Read MoreIn this article, I discuss camera sensors, prompted by questions from a channel reader
Read MoreI can hear the screams already. Make a video? Are you insane? I don’t know anything about video? I never wanted to learn video!
Read MoreIn this article I had hoped to test a theorem about the practicality of using a medium format mirrorless camera for closeup and sports. Timing and illness got in the way, but there was still some good learning for your consideration
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