Lenses come in all shapes and sizes. Some look like flat pancakes, others are more boxy. Still others are long and tube-like. This variance in lens shapes can sometimes create challenges when it comes to maximizing usage of limited space in your camera bag, especially when trying to cram lots of lenses into a top-loading […]

DIY photo booths have become really fashionable. You’ll see them at weddings, parties, and conventions everywhere. They give guests something fun to do and they really break the ice at any social event. Then you throw some fun / silly, themed props and a backdrop into the mix, and you’ve got some quality entertainment for […]

Last updated: 04-08-09 So you want to buy a digital camera but don’t know where do you start? This post is for you. Being a photographer, a lot of friends ask me, “what camera should I buy?” Usually there is a list of things that they want in a camera and a target price. So […]

I was out shooting outdoor photos today at apeture setting F14 and thought I was getting some really nice shots. On closer inspection though, my old arch nemisis the black little dots of my sensors were back with a vengence, just 8 months after the last time I cleaned the sensor. I usually don’t shoot […]

Have you ever noticed when you take photos when the sun is shining bright, parts of the photo are either way too bright or way too dark? Because of limitations in film or with your digital camera, It’s hard to get fine details in the shadows and in the bright areas at the same time. […]

White Balance is a concept commonly misunderstood by beginners. Simply put, white balance is a digital camera setting that allows the colors in your photos to appear accurately. White balance gets it’s name because if a photo has correct white balance, things that are white in reality appear white in the photo. All other colors […]