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4 More Ways to Improve Your Photography
Posted in Technique on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 9:51 pm No Comments
There’s a plethora of how-to articles out there. So many tips, tricks, guides, advice, and so on. And I’ve found that improving one’s photography doesn’t really boil down to a neat, little list. So if you want to add to the messy, long, meandering list of ways to get…
A Family Christmas Photo
Posted in Uncategorized on Saturday, December 12th, 2009 at 1:46 pm 1 Comments
Tis the season to be jolly, and take lots of family photos with your DSLR! Are you going to be with your family this holiday season? If so, I’m guessing you’re the de facto family photographer and people will be asking you for your photos after the holiday. In any…
How to Photograph a Silhouette
Posted in Technique on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 11:22 pm No Comments
Silhouettes with a colorful background can make for a photo with a lot of punch. The silhouette is a suggestion to the viewer’s mind. It’s negative space, so it’s pleasing to the eye. But the outline is familiar and the viewer’s mind “fills in” the rest. The result is…
What is ISO?
Posted in Uncategorized on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 11:33 am No Comments
ISO is the number that refers to the measurement of your camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher you set your…
What is Aperture?
Posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 6:55 pm No Comments
Using Aperture Priority on a DSLR
Aperture is the term used to describe the size of the adjustable opening is that lets light through your lens. Aperture is measured using…
What is Shutter Speed?
Posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 6:14 pm No Comments
Using Shutter Priority (“S” Mode) On a DSLR
Shutter speed is the amount of time that the shutter on your camera stays open. Using a DSLR gives you total control over this powerful feature. Experiment with leaving the shutter open for a long time for colorful
For Really Good Sports Photos, Get a Digital SLR
Posted in Uncategorized on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 8:54 pm No Comments
A digital SLR camera is a “must have” piece of equipment to effectively capture sports action. Digital SLRs do two essential things to sports photography that most point and shoot, non-SLR cameras do not.
How to Take a Better Portrait
Posted in Uncategorized on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 5:29 pm 2 Comments
One of the most common things we take pictures of is other people. But all too often we’re less than satisfied with the outcome of our portraits. Following are 11 quick tips that will help your next portrait opportunity. Give them a try, and let me know if they…
Using a Strong Foreground to Move Beyond the Snapshot
Posted in Uncategorized on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 10:54 am 2 Comments
When I visited Mt. Rainier National Park a couple years ago I was standing near the start of a popular trail in a meadow. I observed an interesting occurrence….
