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Using a Build-in Flash

There are two camera adjustments that many beginners don’t know about  Exposure Compensation and Flash Compensation. I’ve covered the use of Exposure Compensation in a previous blog.  Here I’ll discuss the use of Exposure Compensation and Flash Compensation when using your built-in flash to get photos correctly exposed. The photos used… Read More »Using a Build-in Flash

Camera Accessories

Recently, a new student with his first DSLR wanted to know what accessories he should buy. At first, a student only needs a few essential accessories. When I say essential, I mean those accessories that preserve the investment you’ve made in your camera: camera strap, lens hood(s), glass lens filter… Read More »Camera Accessories

ISO Study (A New Camera)

One of the questions students often ask is “Should I buy a new camera?” My answer is always, “Learn how to use the camera you currently own and only consider buying a new camera when the camera is limiting your photography, not your knowledge of photography and how to use… Read More »ISO Study (A New Camera)

Camera Check List

How many times have you picked up your camera, taken a photo and viewed it on the LCD, and then said, “OOPS#*?”. If you’re anything like most amateur photographers, it happens more times than you would like to remember or admit. The following checklist will help you to prepare your… Read More »Camera Check List

Sharper Photos

Recently, talking with some photographer friends, we discussed the proper use of a tripod and image stabilization. This got me thinking about how to get the sharpest photographs under different circumstances. Today’s digital cameras come with image stabilization. It’s a great feature when used properly. DSLR and Mirrorless cameras have… Read More »Sharper Photos

How to Make a Photo Better #3

My wife and I enjoy going to museums, but almost museums don’t allow flash photography. This article is about adjusting your camera to the best possible photo with available light. Recently on a trip to the Renwick Gallery in Washington, DC the above sculpture was on exhibition. We had been… Read More »How to Make a Photo Better #3

High-Dynamic-Range Photography

What is High-dynamic-range (HDR) photography? HDR is a photography technique where you use Exposure Bracketing (EB) and then combine the photos using special software to obtain a single photo. Why would you do this? Think about photos where you had extreme lighting conditions: a photo with bright sunlight and dark… Read More »High-Dynamic-Range Photography