Why You Need to Know if Education vs Experience Matters
Which is more important in the education vs experience debate? Does the question even enter your mind when you view a photo?
Is HDR Photography Dead or Evolving?
Is the heyday of HDR over, or has the game changed with new techniques like 32 bit TIFF files and Luminosity Masks? With modern cameras using better sensors, do you still need HDR? Software products like Photomatix and Nik’s HDR Efex Pro haven’t seen a substantial update in a while, yet we have new HDR…
Work For Exposure Requests and How to Respond to Them
Have you been asked to let someone use your work for exposure? What is the value of your photo? That’s a question we’d all like to answer. The problem is that there are many people who want to use your photo, but they don’t want to pay you for the privilege. Instead, they tell you…
7 Barriers to Great Photography and How to Overcome Them
Overcoming 7 Barriers to Great Photography The key to great photography isn’t just how well you know your gear. It’s what you carry around in your head. Sometimes we create obstacles for ourselves that get in the way of creating better images. In this episode of The Photo Flunky Show, we’ll talk about 7 barriers…
Is It Better To Post Photos On Social Media Or Your Blog?
Should You Post Photos On Social Media Or Your Blog? There are plenty of places to share your photos online, but which one is the best for your needs? Before you attempt to become the King of Instagram or the Queen of Pinterest, spend a moment or two thinking about how the traffic you get…
5 Elements in the Nature of Light You Need to Master
The nature of light is the most important aspect of photography, and yet it’s frequently one of the most misunderstood topics. Light is essential. It’s like blood. There is no substitute for either one. Communicating with Light Since light is essential, I wanted to create a post that provided a foundation on the subject. Something…