Sunny 16 Rule –
The Sunny 16 Rule is probably one of the most important “rules” to know in photography. There’s lots of “rules” to learn, some of which can be ignored, but knowing and understanding the Sunny...
Category: Tips & Tricks
The advantages and disadvantages of using your camera’s Auto Mode
Introduction Nearly all modern cameras have an Auto Mode that will take full control and produce an acceptable image on most occasions. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using your camera’s auto mode? When...
My photo isn’t sharp!
My photo isn’t sharp! Have you ever taken a photo and then looked at it and thought this? Does it even matter? There are many reasons a photo may not be sharp… Your shutter...
Should I buy a 35mm or 50mm lens?
35mm or 50mm focal length? Should I buy a 35mm or 50mm lens? That is a question that often gets asked. Which one is better? Which should I buy? What is the difference? Let’s...
Make long exposure photos without using a tripod
I’ve written before about why I travel with a tripod. This time I’m going to write about how you can make long exposure photos without using a tripod. My friend Valerie Jardin and I...
Sometimes a location screams out for black and white images
Sometimes a location just screams out for black and white images. Take Paris for example. You can’t really make a bad image in Paris, but the city cries out for black and white. There’s...
Sometimes you get caught
Sometimes you get caught. Making candid street portraits is fun and sometimes, well, your subject sees you. Nothing you can do about it… caught in the act! That doesn’t mean there’s a problem though....
Move around your subject
Sometimes you can make an image you’re happy with in just one frame, but most of the time you really need to move around your subject. Don’t be afraid to work the scene. Look....