Last week we got the news – SmugMug buys Flickr. OK, now what? SmugMug vs. Flickr Before I get started, I want to disclose that I am an affiliate for SmugMug. I have no knowledge of the inner workings of SmugMug, but I do get paid if you decide to purchase an account with SmugMug […]
If you want to learn how to use Lightroom Classic CC, there are plenty of options at your disposal. We cover the pros and cons of five different methods to learn Lightroom, from getting started to more advanced usage. Five Ways to Learn How to Use Lightroom Classic CC Learning how to use Lightroom Classic […]
We have 3 tips for better travel photography in this episode of The Photo Flunky Show. Unlike most of the tips you hear about travel photography, we aren’t lecturing about composition, rule of thirds or anything technical. Instead, the topics we discuss have more to do with your preparation and you’re state of mind so […]
Today we’re interviewing Shawn Kent, founder of a new iOS app for photographers. Pixeo helps travel photographers find great locations through a curated list of geotagged photos. The app uses both Creative Commons and user-uploaded photographs to help you find new places to practice your travel and landscape photography. Born Out of Travel and Geocaching […]
I decided to call this episode “Confessions of a First Time Flasher” because something finally happened. Lee came to me and asked to use flash for some of her product and food photography. To be honest, I wasn’t sure this would ever happen, but here’s how it unfolded. Confessions of a First Time Flash User […]
The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby is the world’s best selling book on digital photography. It began a series of similar books to follow that teach photography concepts and techniques in a simple and easy to understand method. Scott’s premise is to avoid a lot of the technical jargon and explain how to do […]
Why does photography make you anxious or excited? You’ve probably felt it before, and perhaps been confused by the way your body reacts when you’re taking photos. Sometimes photography makes you feel very peaceful, yet other times feel stressful. What’s the difference and why does it happen? Why Does Photography Cause Anxiety? Photography is like […]
The Flash Book by Scott Kelby starts off with a premise. You’re not going to learn everything about flash photography in this book (though it covers quite a bit). The intent here is to teach you a pretty simple system to get you up and running with your small flash. You won’t need a light […]
In Sketching Light: An Illustrated Tour of the Possibilities of Flash, Joe McNally continues what he started with The Hot Shoe Diaries. The emphasis here is showing what you can accomplish with light, if you understand how it speaks to the viewer. This time, we’re not limited to small flash. Joe shares his experiences with a […]
In The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes, Joe McNally shows you how you can transform a pocket full of light into beautiful portrait photographs. If The Moment it Clicks was a book about being a photographer, then The Hot Shoe Diaries grabs you by the hair and says “This is how you do […]