Last week we looked at the Rule of Thirds as a general rule that can be applied differently depending on the type of photography. You could use the hot spots or the lines for compositional approaches, and I commented on what seems to be a trend toward the former being …

In the forums Benjamin Trevor asked for an article on how to properly clean your lens so thanks for the suggestion and here we go. First off, the best thing to do is keep your lenses clean in the first place, always keep your front and rear caps on when …

Ok, so this week the schedule is all off kilter, since there was no hardware review and no software review today, so I give up on that. Instead, today I am sharing (on request) a PDF that I have been been busy compiling of my favorites and some unusual ideas …

I get asked all the day what gear I have in my camera bag so today I put together a video of going through my camera bag and seeing everything that is in it. If this is popular, I will get other photographers …

We’ve all seen the term used, and the approach should not be a novel one to most of us at this point. Heck, I’ve even talked about it here before to a certain degree. But today, I’d like to take the Rule of Thirds and look at it from two …

‘Bollocks, it’s dark out here’, you think, and scratch your head. ‘I’d better up the ISO a little bit, to ensure that I can use a decent shutter time’. The downside of using a higher ISO, of course, is that you introduce digital noise. But where does this noise come …

Funny, but the older I get the more importance this holiday takes on. Here’s 6 minute (in depth) video showing how to setup your camera to capture the best possible images of a fireworks display. Have a safe and happy 4th.

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One of my favorite shots at a wedding is the ring shot or close-up shots of specific details. For these shots I love to use a Lensbaby Composer. With many DSLR’s it can be pretty tricky because of the warping …

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In the United States this coming weekend marks the celebration of Independence Day on the 4th of July. This immediately brings one thing to mind: BBQ! OK, so two things: BBQ! And, Fireworks!
Is there anything better than to be sitting on a lawn chair with a hotdog in …

Photos of a fireworks display that draw as many oohs and ahhhs as the show itself take skill and planning. Here are three tips for explosive images.1) Choose your site carefully. Look for a location where you can include landmarks or reflections on water. Plant your tripod in a spot …