2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Our favorite gifts under $25
admin After a tumultuous 2020, the holidays will be here before you know it! As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts…
Photographing the Pumpkin House in low light
The Kenova, West Virginia Pumpkin House is celebrating its 44th year! The best time to visit is after dark.
Photography 101: What is exposure compensation?
In this article, I take a look at exposure compensation on digital cameras and how you can take advantage of it to make adjustments when shooting in-camera modes like aperture…
Photography 101: Why do I want to control depth of field?
We’re going to discuss depth of field. But I’m going to try and keep it really simple. When I’ve given workshops and busted out charts, most people’s eyes glazed over.…
Boondocking: My RAV 4 build to travel safely and photograph during COVID-19, part one
Boondocking AKA car-camping has made it possible for me to safely travel during the Covid-19 lockdown. Here's the build of my RAV 4.
WANDRD debuts anchor-less camera straps
Today, WANDRD announced three camera straps, made of recycled “soft touch” nylon that easily connects to your camera. Best known for its series of camera bags and backpacks, WANDRD produces…
Portrait Tips: Details aren’t only for weddings and newborns
Everyone you photograph has a heritage that has made them who they now are. A richer portrait and experience are awaiting if you just ask.
Is it time to make BBF your new BFF?
Photography is full of technical terms and buzz words, but one that really is a great one to consider is back button focus (or BBF). So what is it and…
Looking at different focal lengths for portraits, part one
When it comes to portraits, what’s the best focal length to use? That’s a great question, some swear by a 50mm, some by an 85mm. So I decided to have…
Eight simple tips to nail your composition
Learning how to improve your composition can be confusing or overwhelming, but you can take small steps with these simple tips.