Photo Tip Of The Week
B.E.T.T.E.R. P.I.C.S.
We all strive to improve our image-making techniques. Even the most seasoned veteran thinks about the many facets that determine…
Landscape Light, Part 2
Last week, in part 1, I covered three important qualities of landscape light: side light, alpenglow light and front light….
Landscape Light, Part 1
My photo tour company’s tagline is, “It’s All About The Light.” Light is the ingredient that carves, shapes and adds dimension….
Give It Some Time
I’ve often heard people say that life passes by in the blink of an eye and the years go by…
Mess With Mother Nature
Have you ever made a “Slide Sandwich?” It contains no cold cuts or fancy dressings. There are no exotic veggies…
Wildlife Family Portraits
Regardless of the subject, there are basic photographic guidelines that govern the success of an image. Applying these guidelines to…
From My Perspective
The word “perspective” has two definitions. In regard to art, it relates to two-dimensional surfaces where their depth, height and…
Three Quick Nature Photography Tips
Over the many years I’ve been writing the OP Photo Tip of the Week, I’ve covered diverse topics, targeted tips…
The Edge Of Light
If you’re a regular reader of my Tips of the Week or have been on one of my nature photo…
Year-Round Photo Thoughts
It’s spring, but summer will be here before you know it. Once it arrives, you’ll be so immersed in making…
Pan Like A Pro
Time for word association: TOP / bottom HARD / soft CAR / drive CAMERA / digital APERTURE / shutter speed…
Color Be Gone
The very first enlargement I ever made was in black and white. I’ll never forget that moment as I watched…
Alliterative Photo Tips
For those of you who are regular readers of my Tip of the Week, you’ve become used to a specific…
Capture Chromatic Compositions
The colors that are included in a given composition are important to the emotional response an image receives. While it’s…
Flash: Slow-Speed Sync
Slow-speed sync allows a photographer to use flash at shutter speeds slower than the native sync speed of the camera….
Flash: High-Speed Sync
High-speed sync allows the photographer to use flash at shutter speeds faster than the native sync speed of the camera….
Create Captivating Creature Captures
I love wildlife photography because there are so many factors that challenge the photographer to create a great image. The…
Stuck In A Rut? Get Color Coordinated
Have you ever experienced a stretch of time where your creative juices don’t flow? Your camera gathers dust on your…
Backtrack For Success
The word “backtrack” has two definitions: retrace one’s steps and also to pursue. Both are perfect for photography if it’s…
Photographic Portals
The definition of a portal is a doorway or entrance into something else. It can be grand and imposing or…
