In this edition of the world renowned Mastering Camera Controls series, we’re going to focus on one of the most neglected camera controls in the consumer photography world: The Mode Dial. I’m here to tell you that there’s nothing to fear—the Mode Dial is your friend. Think of the mode dial as your Starship Enterprise command center and you’re Captain Picard. You have the power! Most...
As that avalanche of white stuff approaches the holiday season, most of us will be dreaming of sugarplums, dradels and getting as far the heck away from that menacing white stuff as geographically possible. Many Northern residents will be seeking refuge in warmer climates at some point in the frosty season, vacationing in tropical paradises or enchanted ancient cities. So why not brush...
In this installment of the critically acclaimed Mastering Camera Controls series, I’ll be focusing (get it?) on light painting, or light graffiti as some refer to it. Light painting is a highly artistic way for photographers to express themselves, and it’s fairly easy to accomplish with the right set of tools. Who knows–you may find yourself producing work like my favorite photographer...
File types. They’re everywhere these days. But what’s a photographer to do? Take heed to my File Extension Guide for all of your capturing, printing, and web publishing needs. JPEG (Novice to Intermediate Amateur Photography) The JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) file is a lossy format that is the most popular file type for most forms of basic photography. Every digital camera on...
Welcome to the second installment of the critically acclaimed “Mastering Camera Controls” series. Today’s main entrée is composed of three primary ingredients: Exposure, White Balance and Metering. While the first edition of MCC homed in on Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO, this next trio of controls will add more versatility to the way you interact with the former. Without any further...
Are you ready to transcend Auto mode and dive into the vast ocean of manual controls? I’ve rounded up three of the most common Photography tools that will take your snapping and rolling to the next level. This is the classic triforce of photography artillery. Aperture The aperture refers to the lens opening of a camera, which is traditionally identified as a set of blades that form...