Tag: Camera Technique
Article: Embracing Sun Flare
When it comes to the light, I chase it, like a moth to a flame. It only makes sense that my love of the sun would permeate my photography, as well.
Article: Night Photography Tips
Night photography can be quite a challenge. After all, you're chasing light that's barely there, and you have to work your camera in the dark.
Article: Speed Flash
I still remember the day I first used high-speed sync flash.
Article: Photos That Sell
A logical progression for aspiring photographers or part-time pros is creating images that sell in today’s marketplace.
Article: Creating Space
In photography, white space (also known as negative space or open space) can be used to create a balanced and harmonious image.
Article: Digital Photo Safari
I've been a digital travel photographer for a long time, which is why some of my friends jokingly call me the "Godfather of Photography."
Article: Stunning B&W
Like most photographers who got into the medium before digital, my first photos were black-and-white.
Article: Master The Moment
It's no secret that I'm an avid mobile shooter on a near-daily basis.
Article: The Hybrid Photographer
Japan is one of the most picturesque countries on earth.
Article: Control The Light
Every photographer knows light is what makes or breaks an image.
Article: The Unscripted Portrait
People as photographic subjects are often far too aware of the lens. Point a camera at them, and they will automatically switch to smiling mode, a problem with which event and portrait photographers are all too familiar.
Article: Punch Up The Color
Color is a critical design element in an image. Some photographers, like Pete Turner and Eric Meola, have based their careers on photographing color. Color is their subject matter, not a supporting element.
Article: Four Seasons
Long before it's time to actually fire the camera, landscape photography requires you to make all kinds of considerations.
Article: Monumental Photos
Wherever they're located, the one thing that almost all monuments have in common is their size.
Article: Stop The Shakes
Switzerland is the perfect country for travel photography.
Article: Looking Beyond The Bloom
In many parts of the world, photography becomes much more of a struggle during certain seasons.
Article: Create A Time-Lapse Video
Using time-lapse photography, you can produce videos that are able to show the world in a way in which the human eye doesn't ordinarily see.
Article: Sequence It!
The lip is a little sticky this morning. I'm only going to do this jump once," crackles over the radio. "Are you ready?"
Article: Behind The Scene Modes
Your camera's Scene Modes automatically adjust important camera settings for typical subjects and situations.
Article: How to Use A Lensbaby
Defined by a combination of focal range, aperture and composition, the "sweet spot" of an image is the area in a photo that's the most sharp and clear.
Article: Control Extreme Contrast
Cameras today do such a good job with exposure that we start expecting them to do great with every scene.
Article: Make A Splash
When I teach photo workshops, one of the most common questions is, "How can I improve my images?"
Article: Use Your Head
One of my goals as an adventure- sports photographer is to convey the tension and adrenaline that goes hand in hand with participating in these sports.
Article: Stage A Photo Series
I have long had a fascination with what's known as the "highwheel" bicycle, a novelty from a bygone era.
Article: High-Contrast Light
When we first learn to compose portraits, we discover how well soft light works on faces.
Article: Fireworks On The Fourth
The Fourth of July is the holiday most suited to photographers.
Article: Competitive Edge
Sports photography is one of those disciplines that can be practiced almost anywhere at almost any time.
Article: Wireless Flash
What's the best way to improve your flash photography?" This is the most frequently asked question when I teach my flash photography workshops. ...
Article: Thinking In Black & White
Good black-and-white photography isn't about removing color from a color photo.
Article: Experiment With Shutter Speed
One of the challenges of photography is figuring out how to make a still moment come to life.
