Aperture Priority versus Manual Mode
One thing I've noticed about many new photographers is the enthusiasm they have for really learning how to use their camera as well as possible. In some cases, this requires the use [...]
How to Photograph a Silhouette
A silhouette can make a beautiful photograph—they are a true minimalistic image, and can even evoke a feeling of mystery or suspense. And, the good thing is that they are relatively simple [...]
Food Photography: Taming Reflections in Soup
One of the simplest tools I use with my food photography is white foam board. You can get this stuff at craft stores and most stores that have a "crafts" [...]
Lens Compression & Depth of Field
One thing that I do frequently with my photographs is I use a combination of a wide aperture and a long focal length to decrease the depth of field (DOF) [...]
Five Tips on Photographing Fireworks
Happy Independence Day! Here are some quick tips and reminders when out photographing fireworks this weekend: Gear — If you're shooting with an SLR then it's necessary to use a tripod and cable release. [...]
Lens AF Micro-adjustment
The Canon 24-105 was one of the first lenses I purchased when I upgraded to the Canon 7D last year. I'd heard mixed reviews about the auto-focus with that particular lens, but [...]
Tilt Shift Fun
For the first time ever I had the opportunity to use a Tilt Shift lens (the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Tilt-Shift from BorrowLenses.com) and really enjoyed using it. I didn't use it for [...]
