Rant: Why I Gave Up on Micro Four Thirds Once and for All
If you're thinking about moving to Micro Four Thirds or buying the E-M1 Mark II, read this first... it may actually save you money and headaches down the line.
3 Easy Ways to Get Better Portraits by Separating Subject from Background
One of the most common beginner mistakes in portrait photography is not separating your subject from the background. Fortunately, it's an easy skill to learn. Here are three simple ways to make your subject pop and give your portraits more depth.
Trump Accidentally Used 2009 Obama Inauguration Photo on @POTUS Twitter
People following the handoff of the coveted @POTUS Twitter account from former President Obama to newly sworn-in President Trump were treated to a bit of a gaff this morning. It seems the Trump administration accidentally used a photo from President Obama's inauguration in 2009 as Trump's new Twitter header.
Bringing a Fairy Tale to Life: Creating a Convincing Composite Image
In my mind, the process of creating a compelling composite image is as close to painting as a photographer can get: it allows you to create almost purely from imagination, not being constricted by physical locations as with traditional photography.
This is the First Known Photograph of a US Presidential Inauguration
The Capitol was still under construction on March 4th, 1857, when photographer John Wood set up his wet plate collodion camera and captured the first known photograph of a US Presidential inauguration.
The White House Flickr Account Just Changed Hands from Obama to Trump
Flickr sent out a message to followers of the White House account today that says, more or less, "Say a fond farewell to Pete Souza." The account that Souza used to chronicle 8 years of the Obama Administration is changing hands. Starting today, the Trump Administration takes over.
How I Turned $3,000 Into a Successful Fine Art Photo Business
About a year and half ago, after what seemed like a lifetime of living paycheck-to-paycheck (paying off student loans and other debts) my wife and I were sitting in the office of a financial advisor with money to invest. After hearing the options to best set us up for retirement, he asked, “What are your goals?”
2 Months with the Fujifilm X100F
I’ve had a copy of the x100F since early November. During that time I kind of made it my go-to camera for just about anything and everything—from my more artistic professional shots, to travel, to basic family vacation images.
