The fastest way to being a great photographer
Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 200, ƒ/13, 1/180 The fastest way to become successful is to study a master craftsman's work. A few things involve learning the master's, not just being aware of their work. Don…
Month: June 2014
The Two Most Made Travel Photography Mistakes
Batteries The number one mistake I see most often made by people traveling with cameras is not having enough fresh batteries. Depending on your camera and flash, you may need more than just one extra…
Common portrait mistake made by photographers
Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 1000, ƒ/4.8, 1/500 When making a person's portrait, people often end up with a photo like the one above. Instead, they are looking for an image like the one below.…
Don’t be a Naysayer
This photo is of the Mexico/US border in Douglas, Arizona. Many children are now crossing the Mexican border without their parents. You can read more about this here. Why? They are desperate to solve a…
The most under utilized setting on a camera
Your photos might look much better if they look sharp in the viewfinder. This dial is how you make sure they are in focus. Most cameras today have a diopter adjustment dial near the viewfinder.…
Low light can be sometimes the best mood light
Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/2.8, 1/6 Last night, some PhotogenX students were sitting outside working on the projects they are presenting this morning. It was well past sunset, and just the lights from the…
Photography is about anticipating
Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 800, ƒ/5.6, 8.6 sec. I posted this photo on Facebook last night, and a friend said, "I love this photo. It looks like a postcard. What are the settings you used?"…
How using portrait in a photo story
Nikon D4, 85mm, ISO 125, ƒ/1.4, 1/100 I took three quick photos of a student in class yesterday to show them two things they can do very quickly to introduce a character into the story.…
Photographers love the triangle and for good reason
Rembrandt Lighting Rembrandt is generally considered one of the greatest painters. An illuminated triangle characterizes Rembrandt lighting under the eye of the subject on the less bright side of the face. If you want to…
Photographers: Speaker’s Kit and Camera Club Kit
Here is my traveling speaking kit. This kit has two speakers, a projector, cables, and a spare bulb inside a Pelican 1650 case with dividers. Be sure you have the best quality you can afford.…