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Buying a Tripod Update

In 2018, I blogged about taking Sharper Photos and buying a tripod. It seems that most of my students are asking questions about purchasing a tripod. A few weeks ago, a student said, “You know you should blog about tripods with a buyers checklist”. So, I’m updating the blog post… Read More »Buying a Tripod Update

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 prope in Karen’s home for breakfast little nowr 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… Read More »Sharper Photos

How to Make a Photo Better #3

My wife and I enjoy going to museums, but almost all 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… Read More »How to Make a Photo Better #3