Using Olympus Live Composite feature to capture star trails
admin Olympus OM-D EM-1 Mark III camera captures multiple image captures in a single frame & saves it as a RAW file while only recording NEW light.
Mobile Mondays: Using a Platypod kit for effective mobile photography
The Platypod Ultra is a thing of beauty. It is engineered to give you options, and options are the best friends of any photographer.
Should you be using a drawing tablet for photo processing?
Been using your computer mouse for years to edit your photos, did you know that there is another option for editing your photos?
Photography 101: Using Auto ISO
In its simplest terms, ISO is your camera sensor’s sensitivity to light. As ISO numbers increase, so does the camera’s ability to capture more light. In bright, daylight conditions, you…
Tips on using circular polarizing filters
One of the major challenges in landscape photography is managing reflected light, especially when working around water. The single best way to subdue reflection is to use a circular polarizing…
Capturing multiple scenes in nature by using a zoom lens
I love getting out in nature and capturing terrific photos of wildlife. Due to location, distance and travel requirements during Covid-19, that’s not always possible. I find the next best…
How using an f/2.8 lens can help you achieve ideal control over depth of field
Often when using a large aperture like f/2.8, you get a small or narrow depth of field. A small horizontal slice of the image, rather than the whole image in…
Using speedlights for glamorous clamshell lighting
Have you ever walked down the makeup aisle at a store and just stared at the images? Trying to understand what lighting setup they used to light that model/celebrities face?…
Using a low aperture for getting the shot in tricky light
Using a low aperture for getting the shot in tricky light is often a great way to shoot a scene, like this Red Riding Hood inspired shot.
Mobile Mondays: Using your smartphone as a light meter
When out shooting, there may come a time when a light meter may come in handy, and if you have your smartphone on you, you can use that.