Photographing smoke
admin There are times when a photographer needs some smoke. Want to make a candle look like it’s just gone out? Smoke. How about a steaming cup of coffee? Smoke. Make…
Photographing snow: Tips to help make your snow white
Does your snow look dirty? Use these techniques in capture and post processing to get bright white light in your snow scene photos!
Mobile Mondays: Photographing heart-shaped bokeh for a fun Valentine’s phone background
How to photograph heart-shaped bokeh for a fun Valentine's phone background, using lights, a DIY bokeh modifier and a 50mm f/1.8 lens.
Photographing food with natural lighting
One of my favorite photography categories is food and drink. Several years ago, I ran a beer blog and highlighted a “beer of the day,” meaning I had to drink…
Photographing and seeing art in cars
Photographing car shows can be quite fun, yet they pose some unique challenges. Here are a few tips to create unique images.
Why a fast telephoto zoom is my first choice when photographing events
As long as I can remember, I’ve been a zoom lens user first, and a prime lens user second. While I have both types of lenses, I find myself coming…
Photographing Utah’s “Mighty 5,” part one
Spending time in the great outdoors and national parks has never been more popular. The ability to socially distance and breathe fresh air is appealing in these pandemic times. One…
Photographing strangers
Strangers can be intimidating to approach for a photo. Photographing people in public can lead to an interesting image. Make contact and ask.
There’s just one trick to photographing glasses
The trouble with photographing eyeglasses is that they’re made of glass, which is generally pretty reflective and reflections of my flashes may obscure the eyes behind the glass, and if…
Photographing details at Rhyolite Ghost Town
Photographing details at Rhyolite Ghost Town. An overcast day was an opportunity to make pictures of details at this fascinating stop.