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Hints & Suggestions

See some of Mike’s hints and suggestions to improve your photography.

Image Stabilizing Lens

Crop Factor – Camera

APS camera crop factor If you’re shooting with an APS-C (crop-sensor) camera, and most photographers are, this quick conversion guide …

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Sigma 150 - 600

Sigma 150 – 600 lens

Why the Sigma 150 – 600 is My Go-To Lens The Sigma 150 – 600 lens has become my absolute …

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Lethbridge River valley weasel photo art with the weasel standing up looking at prey

Learn your cameras white balance??

Learn your cameras white balance to get better pictures Learn your cameras white balance is one way to get your …

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Focus Test Chart – Free download

Free Focus Test Chart – Download & Check Your Lenses Fast Want sharper photos? Download my FREE Focus Test Chart …

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Black & white print of a rusted nut and bolt showing the texture of the metal

Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom – My thoughts

Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom?? Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom are both powerful photo editing programs. But they are designed for different …

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JPEG or RAW Camera Files

JPEG or RAW Camera Files. Which Should You Choose? One of the most common questions I get when teaching photography …

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Red Rock Canyon – After the fire

I wanted to get up to Red Rock Canyon as it finally opened to vehicles for the first time since …

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Sunsets last rays light the Hoodoos at Writing On Stone Park in Alberta

Color Balance – Printing so it looks GREAT on the wall!

Color balance your prints so they look great on the wall Today I want to address color balance of an …

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Photography Exposure Chart – Cheat Sheet FREE

How to use your Photography Exposure Chart I’ve been wanting to create this exposure chart for a long time, and …

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People walk through the Coaldale, Alberta Christmas light display at night

Cold Weather Photography – Clothing

Staying Safe When Out Doing Cold Weather Photography Cold weather photography doesn’t have to be dangerous, as long as you …

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A FREE color checker for the camera bag

Use this free Color Checker to get better photos! I am not one to buy something just because it may …

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Buying used Photography Equipment – a photographers guide

Buying used photography equipment can be a great way to save some money if you take a few precautions.

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Camera Cards – Are they safe??

“How archival are camera cards”? It is a question that I get asked lots, from all levels of photographers. People …

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Mountain blue bird sitting on a fence post looking off into the distance by Police Lake Alberta

Depth of field – Understand the look

Understanding Depth of Field Depth of field is one of the topics I get asked about most often, and it’s …

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Canon 24-70 f4L, Photography courses online

Photography Equipment for the wildlife photographer

What Photography Equipment & Gear Should You Buy to Take Better Pictures? One of the most common questions I hear …

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Editing photos in Adobe Photoshop

How to correctly color adjust images in PhotoShop

Adjust images in Photoshop to get the best color and allow you to change later There are many ways to …

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The Astro photography rule

Astrophotography Made Simple If you’ve ever tried astrophotography—or wanted to—you’ve probably run into the challenge of avoiding star trails. The …

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Slides ready for scanning

Slide Scanning – Lethbridge

Slide scanning does not have to be scary or difficult. Many people in Lethbridge and southern Alberta think quality slide …

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Summer print special

Camera Settings for Nature Photography

As a nature and wildlife photographer, understanding your camera settings is crucial for capturing stunning images. In this blog post, …

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Selling photography gear in Lethbridge

If you are looking at selling photography gear in Lethbridge here are some suggestions and warnings to consider. If you …

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