Everyday Wonders
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Solitude
This is a blog post. You can login, go to Posts, and edit each of these to get some initial blog posts set up. Just update the title, change the…
Remove Chromatic Aberrations And Color Fringing
Check out this Photoshop trick for removing chromatic aberration and small areas of color fringing. This method works great for small problem areas where the normal chromatic aberration tools don't…
10 Amazing Wildlife Photography Tips
Stop! I know, I know, you're ready to go photograph some wildlife. However, before you march out into the field check out the ten tips below! In this rapid, quick-fire…
All About UV Filters
UV filters – do you need them or not? It’s a question that comes up all the time in photography circles with usually about half the people thinking they need…
Can A Compass Help You Get Better Photos?
OK, I know what you’re thinking, but no, this isn’s some article about heroically bushwhacking your way to a remote location for a once-in-a-lifetime photograph. (One of those will probably…
Image Backup For Traveling Photographers
If you're a traveling photographer, I'm sure you've thought about image backup on more than one occasion. In the video below, I go over ll of my tips and tricks…
Yellowstone Trip Journal (fall 2014)
Note: This was originally a three part post on the old website, however, I have combined those posts and below I present the trip in its entirety. Pre-Pre-Intro OK, so I…
Wildlife Photography: Enhance The Eyes
When it comes to wildlife photography, there's not too many hard and fast rules. However, there is one - you gotta pay attention to the eyes! Well, I like to…
Do You Like Nature, Really?
I received an interesting e-mail the other day, and it really got me thinking - so much so I decided it would make an excellent blog post. Here’s the e-mail:…
Lens Diffraction In Photography
Thanks for stopping by! This tip is all about lens diffraction in photography – as you probably guessed from the title :) The video discusses not only what diffraction is,…
Straighten Your Horizon, No Cropping
Have you ever taken a photo only to later realize that the horizon was less then level? Of course, that can be easily corrected in Photoshop, but you've probably noticed there…
Manual Mode With Auto ISO
Did you know your Nikon camera has a “hidden” exposure mode? Sure, we’re all familiar with Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual – but there’s one that’s left off…
Getting Rid Of Lens Flare
Want to get rid of and eliminate lens flare? Well, in this video I'll show you a technique you can use to easily eliminate flare, even if you're pointing directly…
Long Lens Heat Distortion
Are you a long lens shooter? If so, you've gotta check out this video! In the video, I'll explain everything you need to know about the "hidden" enemy of all…
How To Use A Polarizing Filter
Quick – What do you think a polarizing filter is used for? If you said, “blue skies” then you’re certainly among the majority of photographers. However, that answer merely skims…
Blue Skies Without A Polarizer
When I talk about polarizers, people are often surprised that I don't use one for enhancing blue skies (the most common use for that filter). Instead, I have a handful…
AF-On And Back Button Autofocus
Try a better way to focus your DSLR! Using back button autofocus is a faster, easier, smarter way to get great AF results from your DSLR. This video will show…
Orton Effect – Add A Soft Focus Glow To Your Photos
This video will show you how to create the Orton Effect in your photos, giving them a soft, dreamy, glowing feel. We start with a quick introduction, and then a…
Sharpen And Resize Photos For The Web
Wanna make your web images look their best? Then you need a good resize and sharpening method! I've tried quite a few and discovered there's a lot more to it…