Most people think that a camera flash is only useful at night. The believe that the flash is only necessary when it is dark out. I was one of those people until I started using a digital SLR. What I realized is that the flash can be a very useful tool at anytime of the day and should be something that you experiment with and practice. Read the rest of this entry »
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Everything changes. When I first purchased my camera I found myself frequently saying “oh i’ll just photograph that later”. More often than not I would go back to photograph something again and it would be completely different than how I originally saw it. Read the rest of this entry »
We all want to take more interesting and better photographs. But sometimes, like a writers block, you get a photographers block. You find yourself taking photos of the same things. Well, here are some ways to diversify your photographs and challenge yourself to take better pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
How can you become a better photographer? Critique your photographs. After taking a photograph that I think is one of my best I sit down with it and analyze. Figure out what is working, and what is not working. Ask yourself some questions about the photograph. Even better, ask others about your photographs. Read the rest of this entry »
The quick tip of the day is to shoot during “the Golden Hour“. I know I have spoken about this before, but all this beautiful sunlight in NYC is reminding me again of its importance. Read the rest of this entry »
Having a photograph in focus is one of the most important things to remember when taking pictures. An out of focus picture distracts from your actual shot. Even if everything else is perfect, lack of focus can ruin a shot. Read the rest of this entry »
Pentax cameras have an extra button called “the green button”, but what does it do? It is a user configurable button to change certain settings on your camera with the push of a button. Okay, but really how is going to make my life easier? Well, I finally discovered the power of this button and now use it. Read the rest of this entry »
To become a better photographer you have to stay inspired. That means you have to practice taking photographs, and experiment with different styles and techniques. Like anything else in life, it takes time and work to become better. Here are five tips that have helped me to become a better photographer, and learn new techniques. Read the rest of this entry »

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