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The idea of a home or portable studio is a great idea, but there are so many options, how do you know which way to go? Why do you need a background in the first place? Join me on Episode 87 of Make Better Photos and Videos and get the answers.
Read MoreIn this episode of Make Better Photos and Videos we take a deeper dive into the histogram. What is it? How does it work? How can we use it to make better images?
Read MoreStaying motivated or getting reenergized when the motivation to make work has diminished hits all of us sooner or later. In this second part of a two part episode, I am joined by the incredible educator, mentor and friend, Mr. Rick Sammon. Rick agreed to join me on the podcast, and wanted to discuss motivation as it is near and dear to him.
Read MoreStaying motivated or getting reenergized when the motivation to make work has diminished hits all of us sooner or later. This episode, I am joined by the incredible educator, mentor and friend, Mr. Rick Sammon.
Read MoreLots of questions have arisen lately about the DNG file format. How does it work? Is it a good idea? How does it help? Are there downsides? Join me in episode 83 of Make Better Photos and Videos and find out the answers.
Read MoreWelcome to Episode 82 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode, I tackle a listener question on whether all RAW files are created the same way. The short answer is no, so listen in to find out how and why this happens, and determine if it matters to you.
Read MoreWelcome to Episode 81. This time I take a listener question and help you understand what LUT's are, how you use them, and why you might care at all.
Read MoreFolks wonder about the file options of mRAW and sRAW. In this episode, I tackle the question and explain why they are both a waste.
Read MoreHello everyone and welcome to Episode 79 of Make Better Photos and Videos. This episode is a mash up of news and reaction to recent photo and video news.
Read MoreWelcome to Episode 78 where I dive into a question on choosing the right sensor size from listener Gordon.
Read MoreWelcome to episode 77 of Make Better Photos and Videos. This episode we look into the idea of a single lens that covers most everything that you may like to do.
Read MoreWelcome to episode 76 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode I dive into our newest buzzword, computational photography. What is it and what does it mean to your work?
Read MoreWelcome to episode 75 of Make Better Photos and Videos. This time I provide some thoughts on choosing a portrait lens that best fits your needs.
Read MoreLots of folks get confused by the subject of dynamic range. Listen to episode 74 of Make Better Photos and Videos and develop a useful understanding of this important topic.
Read MoreWelcome to Episode 73 of Make Better Photos and Videos. The topic of certifications in photography has risen again and in this episode, I explore the challenges in the execution of such a thing.
Read MoreAs discussed in Episode 72, here are the four images that I would like you to review to see the power of emotion in a photograph.
Afghan Girl copyright Steve McCurry - used for information purposes only
The Falling Soldier by Robert Papa copyright Magnum - used for informational purposes only
Joseph Goebbels copyright Alfred Eisenstadt/ TIME - used for informational purposes only
The Vulture and the Little Girl copyright Kevin Carter - used for informational purposes only
A photograph without emotion is just a snapshot. It has no legs, and doesn't stand up. Emotional commotion is what makes an image. A great image needs emotion, not merely technical correctness. Find out why this is true.
Read MoreWelcome to episode 71 of Make Better Photos and Videos. This time, listener Gordon VanSpall has asked how we can learn from the histogram in our cameras.
Read MoreWelcome to Episode 70 where I offer a ten step programme to help you buy your next lens.
Read MoreThis post is a supplement to the audio podcast Episode 69 : Understanding Low Key and High Key of Make Better Photos and Videos. Please listen to the episode to fully understand the purpose of this supplement.
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