Crop Factor
APS camera crop factor If you are using one the the APS sized sensor cameras, and most people are, here …
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Focus Test Chart – Free download
Focus test chart to test your lenses Download my free focus test chart, it is free. Make sure that your …
Color Balance – Printing
Color balance your prints so they look great on the wall Today I want to address a little about color …
Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom – My thoughts
Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom?? Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom are both powerful photo editing programs. But they are designed for different …
A FREE color checker for the camera bag
Use a free Color Checker to get better photos! Okay I am not one to buy something just because it …
JPEG or RAW, what is the answer?
JPEG OR RAW THE INFORMATION Another one of the big questions that comes up when I am teaching is “Do …
Camera set-up for photographing lightning
Equipment for Photographing Lightning Photographing lightning can be a fun project. Also you don’t need to stand out in the …
Caring for your camera card.
Your camera card is IMPORTANT, care for it!! I am often asked about how to look after a camera card …
Depth of field
Depth of field is one of the areas that I find people always are asking about. It is also one …
Camera Cards- Are they safe??
Another question that I am asked a lot is “How archival are camera cards”? People wonder if they should fill …
External Hard Drives – WARNING
I am a BIG advocate of using external hard drives to store your images and data. This is of course …
Buying used – a photographers guide
Buying used photography equipment can be a great way to save some money if you take a few precautions.
Slide & Negative Scanning
Slide & Negative Scanning Slide & negative scanning does not have to be scary or difficult. Many clients come in …
Buying used camera equipment
Buying used camera equipment what to look for…… When buying used camera equipment it is buyer beware! In today’s economy …
Preparing for a road trip – 12 things for a more enjoyable trip
Preparing for a road trip will make it a lot more enjoyable when you finally hit the road. Going on …
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Lost Digital files
Help with recovering your lost digital files Lost digital files can be a nightmare that cause lack of sleep or …
What print size won’t crop your image
Figuring out your print sizes So what print size will I be able to print without loosing any of the …
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 …
Camera Battery Maintenance
Save yourself some headaches with proper camera battery maintenance!! I decided to write about camera battery maintenance as much for …
A lens filter or no filter?
Do you need a lens filter When I am teaching I always tell my students that buying a lens filter …