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 […]
Exposure Compensation Sounds complicated? It really isn’t. MANY cameras have this feature, you just may not know about it. Exposure Compensation is a way in which you setup your camera to intentionally make the image brighter or darker. Why would you want to do this? If you set your camera on full-auto, the camera is […]
