If you are used to taking photos with your phone, then you probably just have most of the image in focus most of the time. But with cameras and lenses that give you more control, you can use selective focus to enhance the image and bring attention to the most important parts of it. What … Read more
As the weather cools down and October 31st draws near, photographers all over are looking for cool Halloween photography ideas to test their skills and show their creativity. So here are some of my favorites… Visit A Haunted House or Hayride Haunted houses are fun, and there is a good chance there’s one nearby no … Read more
Sunset is always a great time for landscape photography no matter what kind of shot you want. A neutral density (ND) filter is essential for landscape photography and comes in handy for sunset and sunrise photos because they allow you to achieve slower shutter speeds than you could normally get and create motion blur for … Read more
There is something innate about mountains that draws people to the hills. They are harsh and unforgiving. A hostile environment. For centuries humans have looked upwards in wonder. Can this face be climbed? Can I stand atop that peak? The mountains don’t care for the plight of humans. They’re a frontier that we can only … Read more
What Is Long Exposure Photography? Long exposure photography is a type of photography where a long shutter speed is used to create a blurring effect for objects that are moving in the frame. The shutter speed can be as short as a second or as long as multiple minutes. Long exposure images allow a photographer … Read more
Long exposure ocean photography is one of the most popular types of long exposure photography. Capturing those silky smooth ocean waves and smoothed out skies makes for stunning images. Every time I shoot at the beach, I’ll end up shooting at least one series of long exposure images. But if you’ve never tried shooting long … Read more
Winter is often a time when photographers stay inside. This is a big mistake. Winter can give you some of the most unique and beautiful settings for your photography. Even places you have shot before can be transformed into something completely new in the winter. But before you head out there, be sure to pay … Read more
Backlit photos can be absolutely stunning no matter what you are photographing. But learning how to take a backlit photo and getting comfortable with those skills can be challenging for some. Depending on what you are trying to do, though, a backlit photo can be very simple to pull off. The primary thing you need … Read more
Seascape photography is one of my favorite types of photography. First, you get to spend some time at the beach (and who doesn’t love the beach). Even more importantly, the landscape itself is dynamic and constantly changing as a result of the weather, tides, time of day, and light. So it can be both calming … Read more
Carefully Choose Your Shutter Speed When it comes to moving water…shutter speed is everything. But there is no right shutter speed. The best approach is to experiment with a range of shutter speeds and see what you like the best. Freezing The Water One approach is to shoot at a high shutter speed to freeze … Read more
