I am very much a "do it yourself-er" when it comes to everything. I like to build, create, and solve problems with cool, clever, and inexpensive solutions. I think that's one of the reasons I love photography so much, each new photo idea and opportunity presents a challenge, often requiring a novel approach to create the image I want. Here are some of my favorite pieces of fairly inexpensive gear that didn’t come from a camera store, most of which stay in my truck or pack all the time. Yes, they are low tech, lacking digital readouts, sleek … [Read more...] about My 5 Favorite Photo Accessories that Aren’t from a Camera Store
Photography Tips
3 Simple Tips for Beautiful Outdoor Portraits
Tip 1: Making sure you have light You can’t take a good portrait without light. The easiest light to work with is natural light; but shooting in direct sunlight usually produces harsh and unflattering photos. Here’s the first tip: look for closed or open shade around a few hours after sunrise or before sunset. Closed shade is normally found under an overhang or under a tree. Open shade is when a building or something large is blocking the sun. If you look up and see the sky, you are in open shade. If you can’t see the sky, you’re in closed … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Tips for Beautiful Outdoor Portraits
