Hurricane Sandy destruction in New Jersey When a crisis happens you will quickly realize how you go to your strengths. I remember
Concert photography: Better known as the Black Hole
Huey Lewis and the News 1982 in Greenville, NC At least I found ONE photo for the paper I remember being in the
Checklist for Sharp Photos
Nikon D4, 28-300mm [85mm], ISO 800, ƒ/8, 1/400 Squeeze the shutter — Don’t punch the shutter release Keep the camera as still as
Success as Independent Photographer—Requires People Skllls
According to the Portland Business Journal, people skills are described as:• Understanding ourselves and moderating our responses• Talking effectively and empathizing accurately•
Nikon Firmware Updates: Two Main Places to Check
First go here to check for your camera’s firmware updates. It will look like the screen capture above minus the red arrows.
Photographer Public Speaking Tips
Next month I am speaking at Grandfather Mountain’s Camera Clinic. As I was preparing for this, I realized each time I speak
What to include or leave out of a photo
Nikon D2X, 70-200mm, ISO 100, ƒ/20, 1/8 Tripod Used I really enjoy photographing science and technology. When I go into a lab
Photographer’s best composition tool
Nikon D4, 28-300mm, ISO 12800, ƒ/5.6, 1/125 Objective? Why are you taking a photo? What do you want to accomplish with the
Capturing the memories of our lives
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJg3WDieNS0]This is a quick video to help give you a feel for the evening’s events. Is everybody Happy? H-A-P-P-Y Last night
Record keeping made easy for the photographer
If you have enough business then the paper work can overwhelm you. If you are finding you have a lot of paper
Photojournalism has given me better perspective and focus
Job 42:5My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. What a privilege I am reminded over and
Impulsive Behavior vs A Plan
Personal We can see where impulsive behavior can get us into trouble in various parts of our lives. One of the first
How To Correct Leaning Buildings In Lightroom 5
How often do you take pictures where the buildings are falling away from you. Before digital there were two ways to correct
Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic
Jay Maisel, Bernie Boston, Hugh Morton, and George Tames. Four famous photographers in my book. I took this at the Southern
JPEGs are better than RAW Images unless you check one thing
From 1982 till 2002 I shot film. I had to get it right in the camera. Most of this time I was
Rechargeable Batteries and Organization for the Photographer
I travel with these two chargers and batteries. I have a good number of the Energizer rechargeable AA and AAA batteries as