I’ve been asked about the term “Expose To The Right” (ETTR). It’s a technique used by some photographers when shooting certain types of images, in particular landscapes and those that might have dark “noisy” areas within the image. I thought I’d give you a little insight as to what “Exposing To The Right” is all […]
The other day my family and I went to the annual San Diego County Fair. One of our favorite things to do is watch the Pig Races. (I know, we’re easily amused!) That day, I took a super-lightweight camera that I have not recently shot with, my Canon G16. I’m “mostly” familiar with it. There […]
I LOVE traveling light. This philosophy appeals to many people and for good reason. Energy is a valuable commodity. You’re wise not to waste it. Conserve where you can and spend it on things that really matter. Don’t waste your energy carrying around weight and bulk. Better to spend it on creativity and inspiration. I enjoy […]
I’m going to share with you a simple technique to improve your photos. I said simple, but it’s a practice that is easier said than done. Here it is: Train yourself to have steady hands. That’s it! The steadier your hands, the higher rate of sharper pictures you’ll create. You can have the perfect lighting […]
Ingredients are KEY. Just like a pizza, or salad, or movie, or story, there are certain things that make up a good one, and things that make up a great one. What is it? Sometimes it’s difficult to identify exactly what it is that makes these things great. Songs: a good beat, a catchy melody, […]
Photographic Kata, Flexibility and Improvisation I remember starting out in photography. I practiced a lot and thought that I knew my gear … until a “photographic opportunity” presented itself to me. Then things could fall apart. I’d panic, get that nervous, cold sweat feeling while I was fumbling around with my equipment. It was bad […]
