This might seem like a really simple tip, but it is a very common mistake. I often notice this first about point and shoot cameras. The lenses are usually really dirty. Clean lens can make all of the difference in an image. Yesterday I brought our point and shoot to the beach. About half...
For the past several months there has been something standing in between myself and total unhindered coolness. Yesterday the UPS man arrived to deliver my instant-rock-star-in-a-box lens. I was so excited about its delivery I posted signs on both doors so that I wouldn’t miss him. I showered with my robe next to the shower...
Recently I had a friend tell me that she was interested in buying an SLR camera. I told her not to buy it until she talked to me. While writing her an email I thought that maybe others would be interested too. Here’s what I said. I recommend 3 things for anyone buying an SLR....
I’ve had many requests for more photo tips. I admit, I’ve been behind. I have a bunch of ideas and I’ll start with this one. It’s simple but it’s also really easy. Many times I think that we try to make image timeless. We omit trendy or dated things for many different reasons. While I...
Each year I like to put out a little point and shoot recommendation. This year I’m going to offer 2. One for the traveler/partier who wants great pictures but doesn’t want to fuss the details of photography. This camera will take great pictures, and is small enough to fit in your pocket next to the...
Win was in our living room playing with one of our reading lights. I thought that I would play with the light a little too. This is great example of how the dynamic range of a camera is much smaller than the human eye. When I shot these pictures I could see plenty of things...
