The smartphone in your pocket knows where you are every minute and automatically records those locations to the pictures that you take with it. We call this function geotagging.
It’s particularly handy when traveling. Let’s say you don’t remember where you ate that amazing red and green breakfast in New…
The iPhone camera appears simple. Just tap and shoot. But it has a few tricks up its sleeve.
One of my favorites is Long Exposure. This function is different than Night Mode, which automatically turns on when the ambient lighting is low. Long Exposure is an option available through another…
Sometimes a lens is more than just a lens.
A recent example is the announcement of the OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro. The optic itself looks terrific. But the real story is that it’s the first tangible product from a new entity, OM System.
If you haven’t been following this…
Why would you want to put an iPhone on a tripod anyway? It’s a carry-in-your-pocket mobile device, right? Well, most of the time. …
Every few years we like to change the pictures around the house. All sorts of artwork gets mixed together, including a few of my photographs.
When it’s time to pick the new shots, I open up the laptop and browse images based on a few general ideas we’ve discussed. One…
Back in the days when I worked in putty-colored cubicles, I had a boss who suggested that we set aside a few hours each week to play. That’s right, play. We were to spend time on activities that were not checkboxes on our ToDo lists.
I fully embraced his idea…
There are three ways I like to connect with other photographers: in person (preferably over a cup of coffee in some beautiful location during a workshop), here on Medium.com through writing, and over the airwaves via my podcast.
In terms of production, podcasting is the most challenging of the trio…
The sweet spot for single lens reflex cameras (SLRs) was when they reached the point where electronics were incorporated to help automate exposure settings, but before manufacturers switched to all plastic bodies. That moment in time represented the best of both worlds.
A good example is the Minolta X-700. The…
After two decades of visiting Maui, I’m still overpacking.
A week that doesn’t require underwear or socks feels unnatural. Standing before the open suitcase at home, I tell myself that I’m going to wear those nice pants and shirts, but in the end, board shorts and flip-flops win every time.
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I have a sweet collection of Nikon full frame lenses that span from 28mm on the wide end to a 105mm telephoto. These optics work great on both my 35mm film cameras and the digital bodies as well.
But I’ve found a new use for them that I’m thoroughly excited…
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