Are Professionals Better Photographers Than Amateurs?
This is something that I’ve run into a few times last week. Are professionals better photographers than amateurs?Â
Seven Words You Can Never Say in Photoshop
With apologies to George Carlin, it seems there are seven words you can never say in Photoshop. This idea started as most of my ideas begin – with me getting frustrated. I’ve found the secret to eliminating 99% of my frustration, though. Just stop talking to other people. It’s amazing what that can do to…
Why You Must Eliminate Distractions From Your Photos
Eliminate distractions. That was the answer I gave last week when someone asked me what I thought was the most important thing he could do to improve his photography. Maybe he thought I would tell him he needed a new camera body or lens. Maybe some new Photoshop plugins would help. Like many of us,…
Why the Nikon D800 May Not Be Right For You
The Nikon D800 gets plenty of raves and positive comments, but does that mean it’s the right camera for you?
The Joy of Selling Stock Photos
The Joy of Selling Stock Photos Like other photographers, I occasionally get some e-mails with opportunities for selling stock photos. Someone always has a need for images to use in a document, a book, for an advertisement or poster. Unless they have a very specific need, such as a company promoting their own product, it…
Which Camera Should I Get?
Which Camera Should I Get? I’ve been giving thought to which camera I should get next. There are two on my radar and each one solves a different problem for me. Of course, being torn between wanting two different things is a problem of it’s own. When that happens, there’s a quote from Kelly Bundy…