Nov 17Member-onlyYes, Photography Can Be a Team SportWe parked our cars in the sweet afternoon light at the lookout for Heceta Head Lighthouse. I could hear the excitement in their voices as they set up tripods and mounted their cameras on them. Twilight was only moments away. Heceta Head is a special place. It’s rugged and beautiful…Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
Nov 2Member-onlyThe Curse of the Micro USB PortI’ll be honest with you — I’ve never liked the micro USB port. It’s stressful. Because it’s so small, I’m hopelessly unsure about which way to plug it. And, more often than not, I guess wrong. Seems like natural odds would give me a 50/50 chance. Nope. Even when I…Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
Oct 19Member-onlyAhead of My TimeAn unforgettable Washington D.C. moment happened years ago at the top of the Lincoln Memorial. I was ready to snap my first iconic photo, only to discover that my camera battery was depleted. “Fear not,” I thought. “I have a spare.” Sadly, it too was drained. In my excitement, I…Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
Oct 6Member-onlyExpand Your Landscape Photography with InfraredWhen I’m in a beautiful location such as the Sierra mountains, I don’t want to stop taking pictures just because the sun has climbed high into the sky. And thanks to infrared photography, I don’t have to. Any photographer worth his lens shade knows that the sweet light is two…Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Sep 19Member-onlyTurns Out, Photographers Like 3rd Party LensesIn early September, articles began to surface about Canon putting pressure on 3rd party lens manufacturers regarding the RF mount. Apparently they weren’t keen on the idea of non-Canon optics on their mirrorless cameras. I’m no longer a Canon shooter, but I am interested in how photographers respond to a…Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
Sep 8Member-onlySock Drawers, Laundry, and Camera TimestampsOf the many parts of life that require maintenance, our cameras are among the easiest to take care of, and are often overlooked. Maybe it’s because they’re out of sight, nestled in a shoulder bag, never demanding attention — like the quiet kid in the back of class who’s never…Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Aug 31Member-onlyDo You Know Where Your Canon PowerShot Is?In a recent podcast, I included a review of the vintage Canon PowerShot G9. I rediscovered mine in a dresser drawer, pushed all the way to the back with three batteries and a charger. Originally, I had intended the commentary to be a fun complement to the main discussion about…Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Aug 17Member-only5 Ways Your Camera Is Smarter Than You RealizeOur motivation for buying a camera is often fueled by better resolution, improved low light performance, faster frame rates, and, well, it’s new. But it’s worth noting that the people who market products are not the same ones who design them. And that most camera engineers I’ve met are passionate…Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Aug 11Member-onlyDarn Him for Bringing It UpI’m thinking about a condo in Maui. I go there every couple of years, and have been doing so for over two decades. Actually, I’d like to be there right now. But that’s not why it’s top of mind. I have a friend visiting there in a week, and we’re…Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Aug 2Member-onlyUsing Analog and Digital Gear Together for Creative PhotographyMy photography fascination is fueled by an infinite combination of gear and camera settings that I play with to create new looks. On the digital side, I love exploring the creative modes on my Olympus and Fujifilm bodies. And at the same time, analog provides another toy box full of…Photography4 min readPhotography4 min read
