Street Photography Portraits
Street photography is that strange place between people-watching and portraiture. It can be a way to connect with the world, or facilitate a type disconnected state of observation.… Read the rest
One-Light Dramatic Portraits Behind-the-Scenes
All you need is to create one-light dramatic portraits is a single flash or constant light source. It’s not complicated. In fact, it’s incredibly easy and can help open the door to more creative portraiture.… Read the rest
Svema Foto 64 Medium Format Film Test
I recently ordered a few rolls of Svema medium format negative film from Russia. Some of these rolls have been expired for decades.… Read the rest
My Flash Photography Settings (May Not Work for You)
Beginners ask me about my flash photography settings, but do the answers really help? They might, and they might not. There are so many variables from environment, to gear, to subject… it’s almost impossible for my settings to match up perfectly to your situation.… Read the rest
Off-Camera Flash Guide
Off-camera flash photography is something everyone seems to be interested in. The reason is that with a little understanding, it’s pretty easy to get pro results with the kind of flash units that were designed to slip into the hot shoe on your camera.… Read the rest
Cheap Macro Extension Tube Set – Does it Work?
I wanted to purchase a cheap set of extension tubes for macro photography. I came upon this set. Does it work?… Read the rest
Flash Photography Hack for my Bronica
How I hooked up a radio flash trigger to my Bronica film camera for remote flash photography. Note, there are better ways to do this; more elegant solutions, but sometimes you just need to piece things together in a pinch.… Read the rest
Apollo Orb vs Umbrella for Flash Portraiture
As a followup to my previous Apollo Orb video, I offer my observations on the quality of this product as compared to my trusty shoot-through umbrella modifier.… Read the rest
Apollo Orb Tilting Problem Solved
The Apollo Orb by Westcott has a limitation. It’s design doesn’t allow for it to tilt, at least to the degree that I want it to.… Read the rest
Image Stitching with Photoshop Photomerge
I ran out of room on the edge of a cliff and couldn’t fit the whole picture in my frame, but Photoshop Photomerge came to the rescue.… Read the rest