It’s that time of year again, another chance to capture the start of a new school year. If you’ve got little kids (our son is 6 and going into First Grade this year) you know they grow up fast. Don’t miss those opportunities to make photos that will soon be memories. Young […]
There are several reasons you might be thinking about buying a new camera. Maybe the beater camera that you currently use is older than your kid that just went off to college. Or maybe you’ve got a smartphone and a nice big SLR and you’re looking for something a little in between to give you […]
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis is our first (dare I say “inaugural”?) introduction podcast. Hear about why we started this podcast and what to expect. On this show, my wife Sandy and I discuss our conviction that you don’t need big, heavy camera gear to make great pictures. I’ve gotten so many repeat questions […]
These tips apply to ALL cameras (including smartphones!) At the end of this article, I’ll have some recommendations for some nice, super light, mobile tripods … One of the easiest ways to quickly and significantly improve the images you make is by using a tripod. There are several reasons why you should use a tripod. A tripod will slow […]
What 5 things can you do to hone your photography skills? I’ve compiled some of my best tips that I’ll share with you. You’ll learn how to get great pictures with your mobile phone, point & shoot or advanced compact camera. Nothing I’ll be sharing with you is difficult or complicated. It’s not knowing about […]
There are several reasons why I love to shoot with a point and shoot camera. You deal with less bulk, less complexity and (generally) lower costs. There are a LOT of photography gear choices to make, but it can quickly get overwhelming. It can also lead to what is known as Gear Acquisition Syndrome or […]
