Photography is such a technical subject that many photographers get caught up in it, or snarled up in it, as the case may be. Cameras are such wonderful contrivances that we can get lured in by the latest gadgety. While it certainly is important to know your camera, the camera doesn't take the photo, you
I had the exceptional opportunity to spend time with Chase Jarvis. Not only is his own work enough to “stop you in your tracks” but he is also motivated to add “cultural capital” by sharing his insight and tips. He covered these 6 points:1. L O O K at the shot without your camera: Look
I met with Chase Jarvis, a multi award-winning photographer with a stunning portfolio. He is also very generous in sharing his know-how, which is what brought him to talk with me in San Francisco. I got an inside look at what he considers are key points that he uses, every time he picks up
Last Friday, Robert Scoble, Thomas Hawk, Rocky Barbanica and I along with several loyal photowalkers took a walk along the San Francisco piers and later to the cable car museum. As always it's fun to get out and see what's out there to shoot, particularly since we were challenged by the harsh noontime sun. Here's
Here are five easy ways to improve your photography: Learn to visualize your image: Get a clear image of what you want as the final picture and control the shot and image processing to get it. Take more photos, take photos daily. The more photos you take (but not shotgun, please) the more you put
Full House at Smugmug For those who attended my workshop at SmugMug (and even if you didn't) here's what we need to do to move forward: Photography is a life-long learning process, if I can assist along the way that would be my pleasure. Here's some steps to take to keep moving forward: Be sure
Click to download Taking Memorable Photographs How to take photos to hang on your wall, not stuff in a shoebox! This your to download and use, let me know how you like it! Cheers, Marc
