Photography

I had a recent challenge of photographing a tall ship with a standard 35mm lens, and in black & white, which I don’t usually use.

I’ve started a new photography project that is going to require some audience participation – create the most compelling JPGs without any post-processing.

The mystery of guide numbers prevents a lot of people from using Manual flash, even TTL flash. Here’s an explanation, guide number calculator, and chart.

Does using a flash scare you because you don’t understand the Inverse Square Law? Here’s a basic explanation, some calculators, and an easy rule of thumb.

Do you question the quality of variable zoom lenses? I’ve been able to take the Fujinon 18-135mm lens on some fun adventures and have this practical review.

The Lake Tahoe area has many areas with restricted rules for flying drones. Read about them here and download a map for your GPS.

How do you read your camera’s histogram and use it to nail your exposure every time? We’ll learn how to do that here.

Some tips for getting more life out of your camera battery while on the trail or on vacation. Turn off features, use solar, and keep them warm!

Recreational drone laws have undergone some major changes in May 2019 that all recreational drone pilots need to be aware of. Here’s the summary.

Creating custom Fujifilm X presets gives you a lot of control over the look of your images out of the camera. You may never have to process a photo again.