Photographer Spotlight – Mark Myhaver
I ask Mark Myhaver some questions about his work, and what he finds inspiring. Mark is a landscape photographer from Arizona, who has also been a photojournalist, documentary photographer, aerial photographer, product photographer, as well as spending many years as a portrait photographer. Mark has a lot of experience, and has shared some very interesting insights into his work.
Setting Goals to Improve Your Photography
What motivates you to get out and take photos? Do you sometimes struggle to find inspiration? I do, all the time. Try these steps to set personal goals and get yourself out of that rut.
Using Photography for a Cause
Use your camera and the images you create to make a positive impact on the world around you. You don’t have to carry expensive camera gear, and have years of experience as a photographer to capture compelling images, and document issues in your community. Just Be There, and capture compelling images to share.
Early Morning Fall Colors with Some White
Fall camping is unpredictable in the northeastern US. The seasons are changing, and you get swings between summer temperatures that don’t quite want to leave yet, and the winter weather that really wants to take over the landscape. Although it’s starting to get cold this time of year, it is, and always has been, one of my favorite times to be outside.
The Cool and Unique Platypod Pro Camera Support
The Platypod is a small camera support, which stows in your camera bag taking very little space, giving you access to a small tripod when you need one. I heard about this product on a couple of podcasts that I listen to, and decided to buy one. It fits right in with my Micro 4/3 camera kit that I take when I need to keep my gear light! Here are my thoughts after taking it out in the field.
6 Great Tutorials on Exposure
6 articles that help you get the right exposure, and the best possible image with your digital camera.
Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT Tripod
I have been using a Vanguard tripod for a while now. I needed a tripod that was solid, not too heavy, but not as expensive as the carbon fiber tripods. I heard about the Vanguard product line and started looking into them. I ended up buying a Vanguard Alta Pro...
Shooting Fall Colors – the Basics
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. Autumn is a beautiful time, and the colors peak and then quickly fade. Get out and capture them now, don’t wait. Here are some basic tips for success.
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.
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 and...
Tips for Better Pinhole Photos
If you want to improve your pinhole photography skills, if you want to learn what pinhole photography is, or you are in the market for a pinhole camera, check out this article on thephoblographer.com for the scoop on this type of photography. ...
Bill SB-79 and Street Photography
Do people have the right to control their image and its use? What are their personal rights? What about their personal privacy? What harm might befall them from having their photograph made? These questions among others are spinning around the world of photography...