4 Tips for the Minimalist Photographer
I've photographed countless sessions in the past nine years. Weddings, families, children, newborns, seniors, huge extended family groups, community events,...
How to Supercharge Your Photography with Highlight-Weighted Metering
Modern digital cameras have a variety of metering modes that they use to evaluate the light coming through the lens...
Landscape Photography: It’s All About the Light
There are many tools that photographers use for creating compelling landscape photography, but some fail to realize that light is...
How to do Abstract Nature Photography
Photography, especially nature photography, is the art of capturing a scene to represent a slice – in space and time...
Tips for Taking Documentary Style Travel Photos
Documentary style photography has long been of great fascination to me. The sheer act of photographing people and places to...
Weekly Photography Challenge – Light Painting
Earlier I rounded up a couple videos on how to do two very different styles of light painting. You can...
Video Tips – Two Light Painting Techniques for you to Try
I personally love night photography and one of my favorite things to do at night is light painting. There are...
3 Tips to Help You Take Better Autumn Photos
I’ve recently returned from leading a photography workshop in the Alaska Range, south of my home in Fairbanks, Alaska. The...
How to Use Negative Space in People Photography
When it comes to people photography, one of the most common pieces of advice is to "fill the frame" with...
Getting Your Priorities Straight – A Guide to Selecting Your Shot Priority
A major goal when starting out in photography is to get off Auto mode and onto the semi-automatic Aperture and...
How to Make Your Photos More Creative Using Camera Angles
A creative use of camera angles is one of the quickest ways to add interest and variety to your photos....
How to Use Bulb Mode for Long Exposure Photography
Most DSLR and mirrorless cameras have a feature called Bulb Mode. If you're like me, you probably saw that in...
7 Tips for Capturing the Decisive Moment in Street Photography
There is probably no other term as often cited as "The Decisive Moment" in Street Photography. Yet there is no...
Are You Too Much of a Perfectionist With Your Photography?
Are you one of those people who winces every time you take a photograph that’s slightly skewed, with a foot...
Weekly Photography Challenge – Worm’s Eye View
Last week you had to get up high and look down. Now it's time to get down low, right on...
Tips for Shooting in Low Light Without a Full-Sized Tripod – Video Tutorial
Shooting in low light without a full-sized tripod can be tricky to do and get a sharp image. In this...
5 Tips for Taking and Caring for Your Camera Equipment in Far Away Places
If the thought of being away from all your camera equipment stresses you out, this article is exactly what you...
From Mundane to Magical: Tips on Taking Your Photos to the Next Level
You may be at a point with your photography where you are comfortable operating your camera and are capable of...
6 Tips for Getting Consistent Results Shooting in Low Light
It’s often challenging for photographers to get consistent results in low light. Problems encountered may include camera shake, out of...
Benefits of Using a Large Aperture and Tips for Shooting Wide Open
Upon first glance of one of my most prized lenses, the Canon 50mm f/1.2L USM, a bewildered remark typically arises...
How to Find More Creativity Through Using Less Gear
In this article, I'll share my experience of working with less gear and how that lead to an increase in...
Hot Rod Flame for Flame – How the Shot was Made
In this article, see how the shot below was conceptualized, shot and put together and finished in post-processing. The idea...
