Posed shots are simple and should be assumed… First off, context is important – I like to get some wide angle shots to show the setting: Next, some of the pre-walk/first look anxiousness. The vow faces. Of course, the kiss. The after bliss. The dance. The Toss. The party. And the exit. Remember, relax and …
Camera Obscura – making a simple pinhole camera with a cardboard box.
This is a simple DIY to explore the pinhole photography and better understand how a camera works. First we need a box – This will serve as our camera. Since traditional film won’t be used, a way to capture the final image is needed. For this, cutting a hole in the box for a lens …
Glühwein Recipe – German Holiday Warm Spiced Wine
Photography is useful almost everywhere, no matter what hobby or interest. Food/drink photography is extremely useful for restaurants or whetting appetites on the internet. What better way to practice than to photograph while cooking? And the side effect is all the tasty food at the end This is a recipe for Glühwein; A German spiced wine …
Diminishing Returns: What does more camera gear do for your photography
This post is a personal theory on how much or how little purchasing more camera gear helps produce better images as a photographer. Photography is a game of creativity; Expensive or more gear adds convenience and will increase the potential but, generally speaking, will not produce better pictures. Especially for those debating about entering …
Why you need the Canon 50mm f1.8 II lens – practical review on the “nifty fifty”
Do you need the Canon 50mm f1.8 II lens? Yes. Why? It’s so [relatively] inexpensive that it could almost be considered disposable in the world of camera equipment. I bought mine in July 2011 for $119 off Amazon. The same lens, 3 years later, is still only $125 and can be found under $100 …
High Performance/low cost DIY ring light
Taking great photos doesn’t have to be expensive. Ring lights can create uniquely dramatic looks that can’t be replicated by other lighting methods due to the 360 degree lighting while shooting through the center of the light. I put this diy ring light together in a couple hours using a cheap (<$45) …
How to take a good picture, a great picture, and an amazing picture.
- The simple secret to photos that impress – The best way to christen this blog is an opening post about what it takes to be a [good] photographer. Step 1: Get a dSLR. Or point and shoot. Or phone. Or anything else that can take a picture. Step 2: Keep the camera nearby. …