Creating visual dissonance in outdoor and travel photography
Mike Hagen
One of my favorite things to do in photography is finding patterns. Like most people, I am drawn to patterns, textures and repetition. As fascinating
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Mike Hagen
Mike Hagen is a professional photographer, author, and educator. He operates workshops around the world and is well known for his engaging style and humor.
New software bricked my iMac — how my data backup system allowed me to recover
Mike Hagen
My iMac (Retina 5K 27”) completely crashed after installing DJI Pro Assistant software. Here’s how I recovered from the crash along with three important lessons
The advantage of Auto ISO
Mike Hagen
Using Auto ISO can have advantages when you’re out photographing. In photography, ISO is a rating of your camera sensor’s sensitivity to light. A lower
Landscape photography on overcast days
Mike Hagen
There are two things you are almost always guaranteed to find on the Oregon Coast: Stunning beauty and lots of rainy, overcast days. I took
Using the Sony Xperia 1 for portrait photography
Mike Hagen
This is part two of my two-part review of the Sony Xperia 1 camera system. Sony’s PR firm sent a new Xperia 1 for me to
Capturing outdoor and travel photographs with the Sony Xperia 1
Mike Hagen
This is part one of my two-part review of the Sony Xperia 1 camera system. Sony’s PR firm sent me a new Xperia 1 to test
Combining the SpyderCHECKR with the SpyderCUBE for high-end results
Mike Hagen
The Datacolor SpyderX Capture Pro bundle comes with four tools designed to help you attain professional-level color accuracy and focus in your studio hardware. The
Calibrating your camera’s autofocus system with the Datacolor SpyderLENSCAL
Mike Hagen
Making sure your camera’s autofocus system is properly calibrated can be important for a variety of reasons: Determining if your lens’ AF servo is operating
How to use the SpyderCHECKR for accurate and consistent colors
Mike Hagen
As photographers, we spend thousands of dollars on camera gear and lighting equipment. We also take great care to pose the subject and achieve accurate
How to use the Datacolor SpyderCUBE for white balance and contrast
Mike Hagen
Achieving accurate colors and contrast in your images can be difficult for many photographers. Without the proper tools, you are often just guessing at the
Customizing Nikon Z 6 & Z 7 function button for autofocus
Mike Hagen
This year I added Nikon mirrorless cameras to my photo business and have been very happy with them. After spending so many years mastering the
Four creative techniques for photographing fireworks
Mike Hagen
Fireworks photography is a great way to get your creative juices flowing. The traditional approach for shooting fireworks is to set your camera on a
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