Of all the crucial factors in photography, nothing is more important than light. Without light (whether natural or artificial) there is no photograph! The central tenants of photography – ISO, shutter speed and aperture are…
Adobe Lightroom is an amazing tool that can help photographers to organize their photos effectively. Equally as important, it can also allow a great deal of flexibility with non-destructive editing and processing. If you don't…
If you’ve ever thought that light trails from traffic were just about the coolest thing you’ve ever seen, you could be forgiven for that... because they are stellar to look at in pictures! Gaze at…
Developing creative vision in photography is an often-neglected subject. This is unfortunate, as vision is one of the most important aspects of photography. Without artistic vision, a photograph is just a photo. But with vision,…
Taking photos of sacred places, like Churches or Basilicas, is not easy. It’s not that they do not have appeal; they do. In fact, majority of the world’s most sacred places make for very interesting…
Mastering the art of effective backgrounds is one of the fastest ways to improve your photography. For better or worse, the background can have a major impact on the composition of a photo. Photos with…
Spring seems to be one of the most popular seasons for portraits, and what’s not to love? You have gorgeous lighting, beautiful budding scenery, and tons of beautifully colored flowers. If you are in need…
The Leica brand is synonymous with the rangefinder camera. Many modern compact mirrorless digital cameras reflect the retro styling of 35mm Leica rangefinder designs. When I look at the simplicity and 50s styling of a…
Let’s face it: as a photographer, you’re always looking for the next best way to get noticed by clients, audiences and publications. Of course, you could always be the type of photographer who doesn’t really…
When people find out that I’m a photographer, they often immediately ask if I shoot weddings. There seems to be a belief amongst the general public that all photographers do shoot weddings. It doesn’t seem…
In my years as a photographer, one of the best things I've discovered is how awesome prime lenses are. Now, prime lenses aren't nearly as popular as their zoom counterparts. People new to photography rarely…
I still frequently use a Canon 5D Classic or "Mark I" – the first affordable full-frame DSLR released almost 10 years ago. This might be a point of contention with other photographers, but I think…