Shooting Fall Colors – the Basics

Shooting Fall Colors – the Basics

Today is the last day of summer. Soon there is going to be an explosion of color, as the leaves turn to brilliant red, yellow, orange, and brown. It is an amazing color palette. Since the colors come and go according to both temperature and altitude, you need to...
8 Autumn Photography Tips

8 Autumn Photography Tips

This is one of my favorite times of year to photograph outdoors.  The air is crisp and clean, and the colors are absolutely amazing.  Here are some tips for getting great autumn images. Have a clear subject.  Maybe a barn, hay bales, or a waterfall. It can be...
Light: The essential element for Photography

Light: The essential element for Photography

Photography is all about light. Just as we are dependent on water for our survival, photographs need light, without it they are nothing. It is easy to get caught up in the high tech world of modern camera gear and lose sight of the most important issue–seeing...
Tutorial for Capturing Stars

Tutorial for Capturing Stars

Get ready to pack your camera bag and snack, you’ll want to stay out all night after reading today’s post. Photographer Jamesrushforth will share some great tips on how to get started on capturing the stars.  Enjoy! From a personal point of view, photographing the...
All you need to know about Christmas photography

All you need to know about Christmas photography

‘Tis the season to be jolly . . . but that can be difficult when you are a photographer! There is nothing more complicated than harsh sunlight, early evenings, and thousands upon thousands of little Christmas lights to mess up your photographs, which can be really...
How to take festive photographs of Christmas lights

How to take festive photographs of Christmas lights

Christmas is an absolutely fantastic time of year for photographers – not only because it is great to create a physical memory for all these wonderful times, but also because there is no better time to practice some of your more complex photographic skills. The...