Month: November 2010

To sharpen or not to sharpen

I was having a conversation recently with a fellow photographer and the discussion turned to taking the sharpest possible photos with your camera, and what was needed for it.  Inevitably, post production came into play, and being very much a…

The nature of bokeh

I’ve talked about bokeh before, so the concept shouldn’t be new for long-time readers of the blog.  In fact, you may remember I’ve broached this subject several times, here, here, and here. 

How Much to Charge…

So many people ask me this question, or at least some variation on it.  The answer I always give is, “It depends…”  Then, I go on to list the various criteria that factor in to determining an equitable pricing guide…

25 Gift Ideas for 2010 – Part 1

We are officially into the holiday frenzy, and with Black Friday sales creeping up quickly, it’s time to start thinking of some gift ideas for the photog in your own family…or to drop subtle hints to others (if you want…

Is HDR really cheating?

HDR, or High Dynamic Range, imagery refers to the process of representing a wider range of colors and light in a photo than what can be traditionally captured in a single image with a camera.  There are several ways to…

Remember…

For those of us who have served, and who still serve, today is a special day for us. Thanks to all my comrades – past, present, and future…

Teaser Alert

A review lens from the folks at Sigma has been getting a good tire kicking here for the last few weeks. I’ve tested it out in a number of environments, including portrait, landscape, and throughout the zoom range.