The Glamour Photographer’s Notebook: A Quiet Time
During a recent trip to Phoenix, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with the talented model and photographer, Cassandra Campbell. This beautiful young lady is an absolute delight [read more]
Techniques
IMAGE TALK with Noella Ballenger: What makes that photo work…
Modern photography, with its array of software programs, allows a photographer to enhance their images and make them come alive with greater luminosity and color. They can be fun to [read more]
RAW vs JPEG – Video Quick Tips
Level: Beginner/Intermediate David McKay teaches the differences between photographing in RAW versus JPEG on a DSLR camera. Features: 1. RAW and JPEG files 2. Camera data 3. What if your [read more]
Exploring and Photographing City Reflections
Cityscape reflected in a twenty-first century skyscraper – North Park Drive, Chicago. Nikon D800, Nikor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens at 135mm, ISO 100, 1/80 sec, f/8. Visiting [read more]
Photo Tips When You’re a Passenger
Ok, I’ll admit it. I love the sound of the camera clicking away! I never know what opportunities await this camera addict, so my camera is always an extension of [read more]
A Different Kind of Moon Photo
There’s something about a full moon that brings out a variety of emotions in people. The full moon is when the werewolf made its appearance. A full moon enhances romance [read more]
Using a Tripod: Quick Video Tips
Ally McKay will share with you a few quick video tips on how to use your tripod correctly. Tripods were designed to hold the camera still when you’re using a [read more]
Creating Harmonious Flow in Landscape Photos
When doing any type of photography, whether it is birds, wildlife, close-ups, or landscapes, it’s good to have someone who inspires you to want to be creative yourself. Of course [read more]
HDR Wildlife: Exploring Stillness in Nature
The saltwater crocodile symbolizes a rare species–animals that are photographed with HDR. When we think of HDR methods, we don’t usually think of wildlife subjects. Often, we follow the prevailing [read more]
IMAGE TALK with Noella Ballenger: What makes that photo work…
Creating an iconic image is a goal. Iconic photographs have direct messages that have impact on the viewer. They become unforgettable. If you look at this image created by Lisa, [read more]
Photo ‘Time’
Having no alternative, the Florida sun was shining above us. My neighbor in line asked “Do you have the time?” ?” For some time her question seemed to hang in [read more]
IMAGE TALK with Noella Ballenger: What makes that photo work…
Street photography comes in many forms, but all should speak to the viewer in some way. Paying attention to the technical aspects of light, composition and the elements of design [read more]
The Gift of Photography
“Why do you photograph?” The workshop participants looked at me with surprise. I asked my question again and told them to write down their responses. It was an exercise that [read more]
Correct Photography Methods For Bird Shoots
Copyright 2007 Mike Goldstein The position of the sun, shining down on this great horned owl, has resulted in the top half of each eye being obscured by shadow. If [read more]
Fine Art Microphotography
Microphotography is a form of non-verbal communication. At its best, a micro photo conveys a thought from one person, the photographer, to another, the viewer. In this respect, microphotography is [read more]