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Welcome! If you are new to taking ownership of your photographic pursuits, you are probably inundated with sites and articles all designed, ostensibly, to help you be a better photographer.
Read MoreIf I am going to shoot a distant subject, such as a critter, am I better served with a higher megapixel sensor and a shorter focal length lens, or a lower megapixel sensor and a longer focal length lens.
Read MoreA neutral density filter, or ND filter reduces light transmission. That is all. Nothing more. Think of it as plain sunglasses for your camera
Read MoreEvery creative should have his or her own website. Let’s talk about that
Read MoreA new computer is a big investment. moreso if a laptop. Before you spend, do you actually need a laptop? It’s a fair question, worth answering for yourself.
Read MoreCan you get the effects of using a polarizing filter in post processing? Read the article to find out the reality of polarizing filters and post processing.
Read MoreThose who like editing invariably look at calibration tools. They do a great job but many users aren’t happy with the results especially when printing. Why didn’t the calibration device work?
Read MoreA good critique can make a real difference. Opinions and criticisms do not create value. Unfortunately too many people think that they are all the same thing which is not so. Stop damaging yourself with opinions and criticisms and perhaps learn why a critique properly done could be beneficial
Read MoreHas it ever happened that you made a landscape image because you were blown away by what you saw but when you got home, the image felt flat and unimpressive, maybe even forgettable? You aren’t alone and learn how to prevent this from happening
Read MoreDXO Photolab 5 is an incredible editor and might be your best choice if you are not aligned with subscription software models but don’t want to sacrifice quality and functionality.
Read MoreI’m often asked how to get really nice soft light while photographing in the home without needing a ton of space or hundreds of dollars in gear. In this article, I am going to give you a couple of options that are very inexpensive, and that anyone can use to get really nice soft light for photography.
Read MoreFeeling stuck in your photography? Consider the Prime Time Challenge! To learn what this is, read the article!
Read MoreIt’s time to talk about video formats. Read on to learn more…
Read MoreA handheld light meter may not be necessary any more, but if you want to build your light understanding and really learn to manage exposure, there is no better tool to assist in skills development
Read MoreGetting the flash off camera is often the difference between ugly light and lovely light. Learn how this Godox kit can help you get there
Read MoreThe humble teleconverter could be one of the most useful additions to your camera bag. Learn why here.
Read MoreWhere do we look to find ideas and inspiration? Eisenstadt reminds us that these things can be very close to home.
Read MoreTo help you keep moving your craft ahead, here are some quick tips for holiday image making and ideas to keep you on the shutter release.
Read MoreIn our final article on the path to better video, we now look at the steps to closure of your video project. The first step is the editing to completion, and the second step is the encoding for viewing, often called publishing.
Read MoreCarrying a grey card can be a superb tool to help you get to the level of exposure compensation that will deliver the image they way you want it. Learn more here
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