Which ISO Is Best For Sports?
This photo was taken during the Georgia Tech vs. Brigham Young 28-19 at Grant Field on September 21, 2002. [NIKON D100, 200.0-400.0 mm f/5.6, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 200, 1/1000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 345)]…
Commercial Real Estate Drone Work
Drone photography allows real estate agents to showcase the entire property and all its exterior selling features in a single shot that receives that coveted 12 seconds of focus. What used to take several photos,…
ISO 20000+ Unbelievable with Nikon Z9
[NIKON Z 9, VR 120-300mm f/2.8G + 2X Converter, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 22800, 1/2000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 600)] Getting sharp and in-focus photos of football, one must be sure you are using a…
Nikon Z9 using Shooting Menu Bank to go from Weddings to Football
My shutter speed settings for shooting sports are 1/4000 versus for weddings, 1/125, or 1/250. For sports, my release mode is 20 fps versus for weddings, single frame. Both of those settings affect my ISO.…
Shooting Football With The Nikon Z9 after Firmware & Software Updates
[NIKON Z 9, VR 120-300mm f/2.8G + 2X Converter, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 18000, 1/2000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 600)] My first football game with the Nikon Z9 was the Peach Bowl on December 30,…
Helping A Nonprofit By Producing A Story
The first skill one must master is the crafting of the narrative. We believe that the best students for the workshop are those with some experience as a writer or photographers. Most of those taking…
Which Background for Your Headshots?
There are many options for backgrounds for a headshot. However, whether this is an executive, actor, or casual, all backgrounds must have one thing in common there aren't any distractions behind your subject. Brittley Woods…
What Aperture Should You Use For Group Photo?
[NIKON Z 9, 14-24mm f/2.8G, Mode = Manual, ISO 400, 1/125, ƒ/8, (35mm = 16)] While setting up for this photo, my photo assistant for the day asked me what is a good aperture to…
Which Style Of Headshot Do You Need?
There are many types of headshots. You must factor in a few variables to decide what is best for you, your team, or your organization. Style – The look of the headshot. Lighting, background and…
Light in photos can be like the icing on the cake.
[NIKON D4, 85.0 mm f/1.4, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 800, 1/160, ƒ/1.4, (35mm = 85) Constant lights with softboxes] One of the most significant mistakes most public relations professionals make when it comes to…
Hang in there – Give others time
Today I decided to give another visit to the A2D, Analog to Digital, social group of photographers that meets every Friday at Einstein Bros. Bagels in Atlanta. A2D is a very mixed group of photographers.…
Nuance in communications is a Lifesaver or Dealbreaker.
The art of communication is so complex at times. But unfortunately, the complexity has more to do with the audience than the messenger. It is rare when you are communicating with anyone that you don’t…