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3 Steps to Great Night Photos

Published on April 6, 2012 By Gordon Campbell

Do you put your camera down once the sun sets feeling that landscapes, street scenes and nature photography are over?  Last night I taught a class on the subject and attendees learned to use low light and darkness to liven up their portfolio.  There are some tricks involved but here’s how to get started:   [...]

Nature Photography Class Offered at Rookery Bay

Published on November 11, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

Interested in nature photography?  Want to learn to get the most of your camera out in the field?   Rookery Bay, famous for environmental research and education will be offering the 2nd of 3  nature photography classes beginning Tuesday at 8:30-11:30 am next week.  Camera set up, composition, lighting and more will be covered in class [...]

Have Fun With Photoshop

Published on October 28, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

Ever wish you could paint but are better with the camera?  Like the look of something that’s embossed?  If the answer is yes to either or both and if you’d like to add a new look to some of your photos, how about applying some of the artistic filters in Photoshop & in Elements too? [...]

Know Your ISO & Take Better Pictures

Published on July 29, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

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 [...]

A Few More July 4th Photography Ideas-

Published on July 4, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

On Friday we left off with a post on proven techniques for photographing fireworks.  Got the day off?  Going to try later?  Here are a few more ideas for today and a couple reminders before the show:                             The beach- plenty of [...]

Photoshop Elements For Nature Photographers…

Published on June 20, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

3 Tips For Getting Started- Would you like to confidently and correctly finish your digital photos?  Gone for the most part are the darkroom days so today’s photographer has the need for and luxury of utilizing photo editing software like Elements.  The newest version is Photoshop Elements 9 but the older versions are very similar [...]

“Is a Photography Class For You”?

Published on April 29, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

… it may be especially if you’ve just purchased a new digital camera, are getting back into photography or are just “feeling lost” about taking pictures.  Benefit from a photography workshop-                 1- When you understand composition from the old days but feel unsure about setting your camera.  [...]

“3 Considerations Before You Buy a New Camera”…

Published on April 18, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

… so you make a confident informed buying decision.  I’ve been getting a lot of questions that go something like this: “I want to buy a new camera, we’re going on a trip- what should I get?” Sound familiar? The answer?  It depends.  3 Tips For Buying a Camera: 1- The number one variable is [...]

“How To Shoot In Shutter Priority & Master Two Scenarios”…

Published on March 18, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

… must be Friday because it’s time again for simple talk on how to get the most from your camera.  Whether I’m shooting myself or speaking in front of others I try to remind everyone that your camera has built in tools to help you create the picture you want.  Even better each tool has [...]

“Photography, What Is Your Angle”?…

Published on March 7, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

… as it applies not just to shooting angle but more specifically to your lens choice.   As a new feature here, let’s spend one day a week for awhile learning about one simple but effective technique, the pros and cons of common gear and ideas for better pictures all in simple, everyday language that you [...]