Photography Tips: Composition

Having good gear and finding great locations are critical elements in creating great photos. But without good composition, crossing the line from snapshot to art is impossible. Composition is the first place in the photography process where creativity comes in to play. There are guidelines to composing photos, it’s a good idea to . . . → Read More: Photography Tips: Composition

Tutorial: Creating a *fake* tilt shift photograph with Photoshop

Ok, so it’s not true tilt shift photography. But, with the right photograph and a deft touch with Photoshop, you will be able to create a great photo with the same effect. The idea is make a true to life scene look as if it were done as a miniature model. View the slideshow . . . → Read More: Tutorial: Creating a *fake* tilt shift photograph with Photoshop

HDR Tutorial – Part 2 of 2. Workflow and Editing

This is the final part of the HDR tutorial, covering the processing and data management aspects of creating an HDR image.  The process is better understood when presented in a way that follows a standard workflow, so I have created a few screencasts that will follow my regular process.

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Photo Tip: Producing a natural looking HDR image

The image above is a full, five-frame HDR image, processed via PhotomatixPro.  My goal was to capture subtle detail from inside the room.  It is important to only grab as much tonal depth as you need when creating an HDR.  The non HDR version of the above photograph was . . . → Read More: Photo Tip: Producing a natural looking HDR image

Photo tips: Get the right gear for your shutterbug

It’s the time of year again where the question I get asked the most is “What type of (insert gadget name here) should I get for my (insert loved one here)? “

Here is a quick guide to products that I recommend this holiday season.

Camera: Nikon D90

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Photo tips: Preparing for a day trip

Jumping in the car and hitting the road for a day of exploring is a great way to expand your horizons and improve your photography skills. But before you snap a single photo, you will need to cover a few bases.  Listed below are several tips designed to help you avoid making mistakes . . . → Read More: Photo tips: Preparing for a day trip