There is a saying, life is what you make of it… Perhaps the saying should be changed to, “Life is what you make of it, as long as you can find the time…” Sure, the title of this posting may be a tad on the dramatic side, but I believe the ideas here to be true; hence, I am making time to write this post. …

When it comes to taking a photograph, the single most important thing to keep in mind is that you are attempting to communicate with your viewers. You are taking a photo to tell a story; represented by not only how you choose to shoot your photo, but why you chose to in the first place. There are of course, many ways to communicate this to …

Shooting light and traffic trails can be one of the most rewarding types of shots in photography. For the beginner, it is a technique that is easy to practice and become good at quite quickly. For the more experienced photographers, experimenting with new and more challenging compositions can yield some exceptional results. Mostly though, shooting light trails are just a lot of fun and can …

Do you remember what it felt like the very first time you held a digital SLR? Perhaps a little bit clumsy, but an exhilarating feeling I’m sure – it felt right! I’ll preface by saying that there isn’t really a “right” way to hold your digital SLR, however, there are some techniques to ensure you are using your gear in the most optimal and efficient way.
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