I went to the Orlando Meet and Greet last Sunday with a specific objective – to force myself to shoot more intimate portraits. Turns out it was harder than I thought. Looking back on my portraits, I have a tendency to shoot wide. I’m trying to get the subject and the environment in most of…
It’s a beautiful day. There’s a bank of clouds giving soft light to your subject. Should you use available light or flash? I had a nice day at a local meet-up with other photographers and models on Sunday. It’s interesting to watch photographers work and choose their light sources. You could see umbrellas (which naturally…
Autofocus is a wonderful thing, except when it isn’t working. Deciding to use autofocus or manual focus is one of those little things that can make the difference between success and frustration. Autofocus Technology In Action Autofocus is still my default. It’s a wonderful thing. As long as your lens isn’t mis-aligned, autofocus virtually guarantees…
Turns out that it’s not very difficult to get big light from a small flash. You just need to have the right stuff to put in front of it.
I just received the 2013 MacBook Pro on Monday. Is it everything you dream about, or just a mild spec bump? Custom Order Process For A 2013 MacBook Pro Rather than heading to my nearest Apple Store, I decided to place a custom order for a 15″ MacBook Pro. There aren’t many options to consider,…
I’m spending time tonight trying to think how to name a photograph. Specifically, the one on this post. I know some women who name their shoes, so why can’t I think of a title for a photo? What’s In a Name? The idea of giving a name to art has been on my mind lately,…