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5 Simple Tips for Taking Better Fall Photos

Posted by toby
/ September 27, 2011 / Leave a comment

For us Northern hemisphere folks the leaves, they are a changing. Here are some quick tips for making the most of this photography wise. 1. If you have a camera that accepts filters purchase a Polarizer. I have written about and illustrated the effects of a CP(circular polarizer) previously....
Fireworks How-to

Posted by toby
/ June 29, 2011 / Leave a comment

With the American Independence day holiday right around the corner I thought it would be timely to have a quick how-to post on shooting fireworks. You must have a tripod or something to hold the camera steady or a few seconds. I am not shy about sharing my love of...
Avoiding Camera Shake

Posted by toby
/ May 4, 2011 / Leave a comment

The folks at Camera Technica have a great post and video illustrating the effects of shake on slower shutter speed captures. DSLR Mirror Vibration from Camera Technica on Vimeo. My tips for avoiding camera shake, repeating some of what they discuss- Avoid shutters speeds below 1/20 of a...
Shooting RAW is Good for your Health

Posted by toby
/ December 9, 2010 / Leave a comment

I have talked about this before but recently came across another excellent example of the benefits of shooting RAW. My parents now have chickens and I took a quick shot on a cold day a few weeks back. The heat lamps were on and casting a serious red hue...
How to get silky smooth water

Posted by toby
/ October 14, 2010 / Leave a comment

Ingredients for silky smooth water- A tripod or some other way to steady your camera. You cannot handhold for the long shutter exposures needed. A camera with manual control – does not need to be a DSLR, as long as you can set a long-ish shutter length A circular polarizing...
Simple Portrait Tips

Posted by Christina
/ August 11, 2010 / Leave a comment

Guest Post by the wonderful and talented Christina Bernales Shoot from above – When you are photographing a subject, try picking an angle that is higher than him or her. Not only will this give you a more interesting point of view, it is also a more flattering angle especially...