Archive for Lighting

De-mystifying Wireless Flash Triggers

De-mystifying Wireless Flash Triggers

November 18, 2011 3 Comments

For some reason the whole idea of lighting strikes concerns in the hearts of photographers. So, the concept of taking your flash off-camera makes a lot of photographers start to tread with trepidation.

Focus Stacking: A Primer

Focus Stacking: A Primer

March 28, 2011 No Comments

With all the talk and hooplah over things like dynamic range, HDR, Megapixels, and the latest and greatest bells and whistles in photography, some of the staples in composition are often over-looked.  Focus stacking is one such area.  Most folks kind of look at me quizzically when I bring this topic up, primarily because it ...

Turning Tasks into Photos

Turning Tasks into Photos

March 23, 2011 No Comments

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, ...

I Am a Teapot!

I Am a Teapot!

February 16, 2011 2 Comments

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 ...

Using On-Camera Flash?

Using On-Camera Flash?

December 30, 2010 7 Comments

As much as we like to promote moving your flash off-camera, there are times when using that little pop-up flash can be really fun! One such time can be when it’s snowing outside!

Natural, Available, or Ambient?

Natural, Available, or Ambient?

October 7, 2010 6 Comments

We are probably all familiar enough with the idea that photography is about capturing light as it paints our subjects in various colors, tones, and hues…

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Wordless Wednesday #001

While the title should be self-explanatory, it unfortunately isn't for the first ever Wordless Wednesday. Here's the deal...I...

My Conversation with Joe Farace…

The first podcast of 2012 is now ready for your listening pleasure! I had the distinct honor of...

Save for the Web

Yeah, yeah, yeah - it's been a while since I've posted. You've had fair warning though that my...

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