June 6, 2011 On the news front there is actually quite a bit going on, both personally and professionally, so here’s the scoop for everyone: 1. New Software – It looks like we have a new player in the photo editing software community – Photo Director – now in Beta is offering a free download to all, and ...
May 13, 2011 I’ve not done this in a long time as it gets harder and harder to find free stuff online. That is to say, free stuff without a catch…or free stuff that is free for a reason (quality *cough cough*). So, here’s a short list of free things you should check out online: 1. Free Hoodman ...
April 1, 2011 As the Spring weather comes upon us, so does the urge to get out and shoot more. Models are also more willing to brave the warmer temps, so it’s easier to get some willing subjects. As you start to venture out of the warm caves, here’s a couple tips to getting your subjects to pleasing ...
March 23, 2011 I had to bake bread for a work potluck today. That’s ok, I like cooking, and it seems others do too, because most of the time the dishes I serve are some of the first things to disappear. I decided last night to do something simple, but often popular: banana bread! When it was done, ...
March 9, 2011 When we approach the topic of depth of field, most people nod along about how the composition can change pretty dramatically when moving between various apertures – but have you ever really studied the differences? Take some time and do an exercise. It’s not that difficult, and really seeing the differences in photos can totally ...
February 16, 2011 Nothing too fancy, just a short post today to share a particular “vision” I had. Hopefully it helps to illustrate that even the mundane can be interesting if you think outside the box! For the inquisitive, this was shot with off-camera flash, using Radiopoppers. The EXIF data: Shutter Speed = 1/250th Aperture = f/18 Focal ...