Photo Etiquette: Why Your Unsolicited Critique is Unwelcome

Photo Etiquette: Why Your Unsolicited Critique is Unwelcome

Photo etiquette seems to be on the decline lately. Essentially, some people think that posting a photo online is a request for advice or critique. They don’t seem to understand that unsolicited critiques are inherently rude and arrogant behavior. It’s as unwelcome as stealing someone else’s photo to use as an example.

Should You Use Available Light Or Flash For Outdoor Portraits?

Should You Use Available Light Or Flash For Outdoor Portraits?

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 or Manual Focus: When Should You Choose One Over The Other?

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…