Sunny 16 Rule
The Sunny 16 Rule is probably one of the most important “rules” to know in photography. There’s lots of “rules” to learn, some of which can be ignored, but knowing and understanding the Sunny...
The Streets of Rome
Ah… Roma! The Eternal City. What can I say, except that it’s true. It really is the eternal city; in the sense that as you walk around you see things that have been there for...
Why I love my Fujifilm X100S
The Fujifilm X100S is a great camera. It’s both versatile and good looking… although that second point is purely subjective. I personally like the way it looks and feels. I like the dials on...
The advantages and disadvantages of using your camera’s Auto Mode
Introduction Nearly all modern cameras have an Auto Mode that will take full control and produce an acceptable image on most occasions. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using your camera’s auto mode? When...
My photo isn’t sharp!
My photo isn’t sharp! Have you ever taken a photo and then looked at it and thought this? Does it even matter? There are many reasons a photo may not be sharp… Your shutter...
TWiP Street Focus Guest
I had the pleasure of being a guest co-host on Valerie Jardin’s Street Focus podcast recently. It was a pleasure to chat with Valerie as we discussed converting images to black and white and...
Should I buy a 35mm or 50mm lens?
35mm or 50mm focal length? Should I buy a 35mm or 50mm lens? That is a question that often gets asked. Which one is better? Which should I buy? What is the difference? Let’s...
Make long exposure photos without using a tripod
I’ve written before about why I travel with a tripod. This time I’m going to write about how you can make long exposure photos without using a tripod. My friend Valerie Jardin and I...
Attending photographic workshops
Attending photographic workshops, even if you’re an experienced photographer, can be a great thing. A good friend of mine, Lee Herbet, is a contributor to the F-Stop Lounge website. His article Photo Workshops for...