Educational Friday: A Series of Posts Pretty Tidily Covering Photo Basics
Photography is a complicated field. It’s equal parts art and science, which means there’s a lot to take in. And, the basic foundations you need to get going with the gear aren’t an easy thing to...
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How To: Fireworks Pictures
It’s been said that fireworks are beautiful in that they have to disappear. I’m paraphrasing, of course, and, respectfully, I disagree. I think it would be grand if they would stay for a little...
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11 tips for great images of fireworks
One of the centerpieces of summer here in Indy (and all over our great country) are the 4th of July celebrations! Most of us have the day off, we enjoy our families and our friends, and give thanks...
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The Right Lens Part 2 – Choosing a portrait lens
Welcome to part 2 of a 3 part installment in what my favorite lenses for portraits are. Just in time for the the soon to be changing leaves for fall, when I know you’ll want to make some beautiful...
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Buying Gifts For Photographers (When You Aren’t): Part 1, Canon and Nikon Lenses
Well everyone, it’s getting on into that time of the year again. Holiday shopping! And as you might expect, around this time of the year a lot of the orders we’re getting are gifts for people other...
View ArticleNew Year = New Project, Organize Your Photos Now!
The holiday season has ended, the presents have been unwrapped, the New Year is being rung in and the stress of everything that you need to do in 2015 is probably setting in. If you are like me, one...
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Need to clean a lens?
If you’re looking for a good tip on the basic maintenance that is cleaning your lenses, our own very own Jeff “JJ” Johansen has been interviewed by local business reviewer Angie’s List on how to do...
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Hockey Workshop Recap…
About two weeks ago I hosted a hockey Photography workshop with the Indy Fuel and Roberts Camera here in Indianapolis. Every so often I do one of these sports workshops with Roberts because it’s great...
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Studio Portrait Lighting 101: The Umbrella
Do you think that you need a slew of lights to make a great image? Not so. It’s knowing how to use the tools that you own or are looking to purchase! Let’s begin: Modifiers are what are used to control...
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An Introduction to Shooting the Cosmos and Light Painting
Have you ever wondered how to take photos of the moon or stars? I certainly asked myself that question when I first started out with photography. The technique seemed out of reach for my tiny amount of...
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Christmas Lights Tips & Tricks
The lights during Christmas time look great but how do you photograph them? If you are planning to capture the beauty and colors of the season, here are a few tips to help you get some beautiful...
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