Is Technology Destroying Photography?
Is technology killing photography? Warning - you might not like what I have to say. In this short video, I'll share my perspective on it and why I believe many…
Don’t Lose Your Photos! My Travel Backup & Workflow
Keeping your images backed up and safe on the road is a dicey proposition - one wrong move and all of those hard-earned photos are history! In this video, I'll…
Video Workshop – Focus Shift Shooting (Nikon)
Have you ever wanted to try Nikon's Focus Shift Shooting and just weren't sure where to start? Have you ever wondered... What is Focus Shift Shooting? How do I use it? How…
Tripod, Monopod, Or Handheld – Which Is Best?
Have you ever found yourself wondering if you should use a tripod, monopod, or just go handheld? In this video, we'll look at a quick, easy way to determine the…
The BCG College Of Photo Education :)
Since so many of us are locked away in our homes, I thought I'd put together a "master list" of the various articles and videos found on this site. Below,…
New Lightroom Course: The Library Module (Plus File Handling & Importing)
My New Lightroom Course Is Here! Over the years, I've had constant requests to produce a video series covering post-processing - so I'm finally doing it! For the past 4 1/2 months,…
Is This The Best Monopod Head Ever?
As you know, I'm a bit of a tripod / monopod junkie. So, I'm excited to share my review of the new Wimberley MonoGimbal head. This new lightweight head allows…
The “Secret” To Locating The Hard-To-Find Gear You Want
So, I talk to a LOT of people who are excited about Nikon's new products (although this post applies to any manufacturer) but there's often an issue with availability. In…
2025 Costa Rica Wildlife Photography Workshops
Available Dates: Week 1: June 1 - 8, 2025 (Dennis, SOLD OUT)Week 2: June 10-17, 2025 (Dennis, SOLD OUT)Week 3: Sept 12-19 , 2025 (Steve & Dennis, SOLD OUT)Week 4:…
8 Awesome Accessories For Nature Photographers
One question I see drift through my e-mail box on a regular basis is about accessories - specifically, the ones I like and use when I'm out in the field.…
Reader Poll – I Need Your Advice
The survey is now closed - thank you! So, I need your advice. I'm looking for my next project or two and I have a ton of ideas. However, it…
Lens Sharpness Testing
NOTE: I've had a few comments / e-mails asking if this is how I AF fine tune my lenses. I wanted to mention before you start the article that this testing technique is NOT for that purpose. This…
Thank You Ohio House Of Representatives!
WOW! I got a real surprise in my mail last month! I see a large envelope from my state representative, Barbara Sears. Not sure what's inside (or what I do LOL) so…