My five favorite photo accessories that aren’t from a camera store
Jason Hahn
Accessories are an important part of the tools we use as photographers. I am very much a “do it yourself-er” when it comes to everything.
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Jason Hahn
Jason is a multi-genre professional photographer, instructor, writer, digital artist, and guide. He started his career as a professional wildlife and nature photographer, later expanding his expertise and portfolio to include a wide variety of subjects, skills, and styles. Everything from nature and travel, to studio and model photography.
When not writing about himself in the third person, he enjoys sunsets and long walks on the beach while carrying 40 pounds of camera gear. He can most often be found hiking up a mountain, hunting down a good burger joint, or enjoying time in the great outdoors.
Are your photos getting the blurts?
Jason Hahn
One of the ultimate compliments for a photo is when it makes someone just blurt out a one-syllable word or sound. “Wow,” “ooh,” “awww,” “damn,” “whoa,”
The handheld light meter — should I use one?
Jason Hahn
Like many people, early in my photography career I had many questions about what equipment to buy. The recommendations that I remember were to buy
On Nature: Saving the butterfly
Jason Hahn
Many times, I’ve written as a wildlife photographer you have to be a passionate observer of the natural world. That we do our best not
On Nature: Wildlife photography and aspect ratios
Jason Hahn
With wildlife, many photographers try to get closer and closer to completely fill the frame with whatever animal they are photographing. Beyond the potential dangers
Photography tips for zoos, wildlife sanctuaries and rescues
Jason Hahn
For many people, the opportunity to observe and photograph the beauty and behavior of animals like wolves, raptors, and big cats in the wild is
How to make beautiful backgrounds with v-flats
Jason Hahn
Taking a lesson from my nature photography roots for my studio work, I always try to compose my background first. With wildlife, this is often
How to use negative fill to create deep, dramatic photos
Jason Hahn
Photography is about capturing a brief moment of light. A large part of the art of photography is how we control light to create an
Keeping your photography equipment safe around sand and salt water
Jason Hahn
Beaches and coastal waters provide some of the best opportunities for nature photography, from wildlife to scenery, but sand and salt are probably two of
In-depth review: The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II mirrorless camera
Jason Hahn
Photography, as with any pursuit, has its share of trends and fads. Trends — the direction the technology and art is moving, change the way
Photographer or model: Who owns the image?
Jason Hahn
As a photographer, protecting the images you create is critical to your success. Your photography is your product, your art and your brand. As a
NSFW: Ethics of removing tattoos in post-processing
Jason Hahn
At one time the idea of a tattooed model gracing the pages of any mainstream magazine, ad campaign, etc. was unheard of. While tattooed models
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