Best Mirrorless Cameras (February 2023)
Mirrorless cameras have taken the photography industry by storm in recent years, and for good reason. They offer many advantages over traditional DSLR cameras, such as smaller size and weight, faster autofocus, and the ability to shoot video in high resolution. With so many different options on the market, it can be difficult to know […]
Continue readingHow to Prevent Red-Eye in Photographs
Have you ever taken a photo with flash and noticed that the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture? This phenomenon is known as “red-eye” and is a common problem in flash photography. In this article, we’ll explore what causes red-eye and some tips on how to prevent it. What causes red-eye? Red-eye occurs when […]
Continue readingReal Estate Pictures Matter – A Case Study
When 96% of all buyers view a listing online before visiting a home, you simply can’t afford to showcase your properties with average photographs. Reprinted of my feature article in: Real Estate experts know the value of having great “curb appeal,” but great curb appeal is often lost with bad photographs. To be clear, I […]
Continue readingHow to Take a Family Self-Portrait
Whether you want to take a Christmas card picture or you are on vacation with your family and think, “We should take a family picture here.” The last thing you want to do is trust that moment (and your camera) to a stranger. If you’re like me, you are always behind the camera taking pictures […]
Continue readingHow to Take Pictures of Staircases
Staircases can be very cool features to photograph. Even a small change in angle can have a huge effect on the final picture. I like spiral staircases, but good examples can be a little hard to find. So when I learned about the spiral staircase at the Mechanics Institute in San Francisco, I just had […]
Continue readingScenic Photography – Timing is Everything
If you want to get memorable outdoor photographs, it is not enough to find a good location or angle; you have to be patient and wait for the right lighting. The Best Tip for Landscape Photographers When I evaluate landscape photographs, I see one avoidable choice made over and over. Photographers of all skill levels […]
Continue readingThe Photos that Changed My Life – How I Got My Start in Photography
We all have a story about how we got our start in photography. I got my start with an unexpected complement from a critical art director. Each of us has gifts and talents given to us by our Creator, but most of the time we spend our lives wishing we had someone else’s talents (or […]
Continue readingHow to Login and Access Our Photography Courses
STEP 1: Select the Sign In menu Navigate to our home page (1) and select Sign In (2) from the main menu. STEP 2: Log In Enter your email address (1) and password (2). If you forget your password, select “Lost your password?” (3). Check the box that says, “I’m a human” (4) and select Login (5). STEP 3: Update Your Password (Optional) After […]
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