Protecting my New Nikon D5 Cameras
Price $39.95 I can tell you a few downsides of buying a new camera. First, when it is unique, some changes will be necessary. One of the changes I had to go through was not…
Month: July 2016
Students’ first Missions Multimedia Storytelling packages
Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 5600, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 I have had a great week in Kona, Hawaii, teaching Sébastien Pannatier and Jessie Toney Multimedia Storytelling. Dennis Fahringer, pictured above…
Start with the Audience
Have you ever seen the acronym WIIFM? It stands for "What's in it for me?" It is an essential part of telling a story. But first, you must understand your audience to craft a story that appeals to their…
Interviewing Techniques for Kona, Hawaii Multimedia Storytellers
Nikon D5, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 280, ƒ/8, 1/100 When I teach students photography, multimedia, and storytelling, I often reflect on the content. Nikon D5, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR,…
Tips to get better tourist photos
Nikon D5, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 4000, ƒ/5.6, 1/500 While shooting my photos of the Kilauea Volcano in the Hawaiian Volcano National park, you cannot help but notice everyone else taking…
My calling to be a photojournalist
Nikon D2X, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX, ISO 800, ƒ/2.8, 1/20 Back in high school, I felt a call to be a preacher. For those unfamiliar with this kind of language, I will explain this a…
Monday morning devotional for photographers
Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, Sigma TC-2001 2x, ISO 12800, ƒ/5.6, 1/1250 There are many reasons in sports they tell you to keep your eye on the ball. However,…
Less is more for the Storyteller
The more I teach, the more I believe you can do much more with much less. To be a successful photographer, you need camera gear, but I believe this is something you acquire over time,…
Watch background and lighting ratios in your photos.
Nikon D750, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM, ISO 50, ƒ/7.1, 1/160 When I shoot something in the studio, as simple as this setup is here, I test a few things to be…
Photographers need to understand difference between Captions & Keywords
Are you looking for a photo? How do you find what you need? Well, most people look for photos. They need to type a few words into a search window and then look at their…
Why Instagram is great for photographers
Instagram is an online mobile photo-sharing, video-sharing, and social networking service that enables its users to take pictures and videos, and share them either publicly or privately on the app, as well as through a…