I recently posted the above photo on flickr and was asked how I achieved the look that I did from it. I’m not going to reveal any amazing new tricks or anything, but if you’d like a glimpse into my photo taking and editing process, read on!
Before I start, I have to admit something: [...]
Looking for some other great photography blogs to read? Check out these 10 blogs to help you become a photography expert (via @diyphotography).
Ever feel like your photography is taking up way too much of your time? Here are some tips on how to stop wasting time (via @diyphotography).
I mentioned Filters on my Holiday [...]
So. The holidays are coming up, and if your family is anything like mine, they want a list from you of things that you want.
When it comes to a photography habit, it’s really easy to think “geez, everything I want is totally out of my family’s price range.” But that’s not always the [...]
I took this photo with my arms outstretched and the camera looking down – not quite the same as what one of the links this week talks about, but still without looking through the viewfinder.
It has been a busy week for me (I guess they always are) – but this one included a sleep study. [...]
A lot of people want to protect their images on the internet by adding a watermark – typically this is a logo or words with the photographers name, website or logo that’s somewhat transparent so you can see the image below it.
I think we know enough about layers at this point that you could all [...]
1/25 sec, f/1.8, 50mm, ISO200
The shot above was one that I had envisioned for quite some time, but wasn’t able to accomplish until I got myself a tripod – one of the supplies mentioned in the “essential gear” link below. On a side note, I need to do a better job of keeping track [...]
1/50, f/3.2, 50mm, ISO800
I recently posted the above photo on flickr and I was talking about it to a friend, who asked for some more details on how exactly I produced that shot.
That led me to think about my preferences for shooting flowers. Here are some of my tips:
Saturday was my 32nd birthday. Here’s a self portrait I took on my 31st birthday. I, uh, didn’t really focus on the eyes…
Hope you have all had a wonderful weekend. Here’s my list of links to check out before the work week starts – or to check out as you try to [...]
