Ever wish you could stop the action only to experience the disappointment that comes with out of focus shots? Or, would you like to produce those artsy photos you see of silky water or dramatic sports images? One of the things I cover in lessons is the use of shutter priority. What’s that mean? Well, [...]
One question often received regards how to take pictures showing an element of purposeful blurring, especially involving sports and water. I was recently honored to speak on the subject at the DPI-SIG camera club meeting in Naples. A few of the points I covered on this sometimes tricky subject were: What’s Going On?- low light [...]
Last week I posted the first of three articles on photography along the Florida Keys. Article number one detailed attractions on the ride down and how half the fun is getting there. Upon arrival in Key West a polarization tales place- the touristy side fed by decades of promotion plus the influx of cruise ships [...]
Back in September of 2010 I wrote that the one sure way to improve your picture taking is by learning to hit delete. So it was nice to come across a July 2011 post in the DPS blog reinforcing that notion. 3 reasons to delete pictures for better photography: Elevate Your Skills- We all develop [...]
Last Friday’s photography tip was centered on the role of your camera’s ISO setting. Today I’ll share how easy it is use set this tool to your benefit. Set your ISO: Digital Cameras Give a Ton of Flexibility- In the old days your film sensitivity was static- if you loaded ASA 100 that’s what you [...]
There’s a photography tip you can get a lot of miles out of. I don’t know if its the change in acronym from the film days (who remembers that?) when it was ASA but I’ve had students confuse the ISO setting with everything from aperture priority to shutter speed. ISO is a measure of your [...]
Have you ever cropped a photo only to find it wouldn’t print the way you hoped? Friend and excellent fellow photographer Jenni Brinkman asked if I’d share my take on cropping her attractive Bald Eagle photo. Try these tips for proper cropping and printing: Start With a Strong Image- Starting with a big high resolution [...]
Summertime in Southwest Florida means camera enthusiasts have an almost constant opportunity to add color, depth and rich texture to their photography. 3 tips to make clouds improve your photos: Perfect Backdrop- Find a wide open setting and an attractive subject. Rather than shoot into a washed out over exposed sky, set up with piles [...]
Bloggers all know that we often have just seconds to capture the reader’s attention and nothing does so better than eye popping images that say “expert”. If you’re blogging for business, use these three photography tips to make your reader want to know more: 1- Use colorful, sharply focused, full framed photos starting with one [...]
Starting with yours truly I think every photographer eventually laments that they’re “tired of shooting the same thing over and over.” Ever had that thought? Here are three sure fire steps to spice up the photos you’ll take: 1- You’ve got to have your camera. With you. If you’re a nature photographer getting bored [...]
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