Rules for Good Photography
I think now, more than ever, it’s hard to tell what makes a “good picture.” Photography, like all art, is subjective. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, etc, etc. And with Photoshop becoming such an...
View ArticleWedding Photography and Using Your Surroundings
One of the things that quickly distinguishes a professional photographer from an amateur is the ability to select a good location for a portrait (also, professional photographers have an air of mystery...
View ArticleBalancing flash with ambient light outdoors
Trying to balance your flash with bright sunlight for an outdoor portrait scares the pants off people. It’s one of those things that seems so hard to do, especially if you are using off-camera flash...
View ArticleShooting Sports 1 – A Primer
Over the past several years, I’ve had the opportunity to shoot a wide variety of sports. I am a people/portrait/event photographer in Frederick, MD, but I also have two active kids. I also have a wide...
View ArticleHow to take great family pictures
I think that most people believe that the key to taking good pictures is mostly technical. First you need a good camera and then you need to learn all the advanced trigonometry and physics necessary to...
View ArticleShooting Sports 2 – Courts – Volleyball and Basketball
In my first article, I talked about some general considerations in shooting sports – the gear, the camera settings, etc. If you haven’t taken a look at that article yet, you should read it before this...
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