Guide to Buying Used DSLRs and Lenses
Due to the manufacturing complexities, research & development, and cost of production for lenses / sensors / DSLRs, these tools can have a huge markup! Many opt to buy new, but when done carefully, buying used camera gear can be a wonderful way to save money while pursuing your dreams or hobbies as a photographer / videographer.
How to Edit Drone Photos
Learn how to edit DJI raw photos using a few simple steps in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Istanbul, Turkey Photography Guide Part 2 - Hidden Landmarks
Do you have more than a few days to explore Istanbul? Have you already walked along the Hippodrome and seen Istanbul’s old town in Sultan Ahmet? Here are a few off-the-beaten path locations in Istanbul that are sure to inspire your creative direction. Follow along with this 4 part photography guide, outlining some of the best locations across Istanbul and Turkey to photograph and explore. I was lucky to travel through Istanbul/Turkey in 2014 with my first digital camera.
Istanbul, Turkey Photography Guide Part 1 - Common Path
Planning on exploring the city that joins Europe and Asia? If yes, you are in for an amazing experience. A city divided by the Bosphorous (river), this destination is truly unique where world cultures and global heritages collide to deliver some of earth’s best architecture and most interesting culture. (The food is among the best as well)
Bratislava Photography Guide Part 2 - Waterfront and Bridges
Walking along Bratislava’s Waterfront (Tyršovo Nábrežie) you’ll find a great series of city vantage points and architecturally interesting bridges in Slovakia’s Capital, Bratislava. Here’s a comprehensive list of the possible locations you can shoot along the waterfront! This guide focuses exclusively on Bratislava’s Waterfront Walkway, its bridges, and skyline views. I’ve included a few tips, the gear I used, and how to get to each location using Google Maps!
Bratislava Photography Guide Part 1 - The Views
Traveling to Bratislava, Slovakia and looking for some photo-worthy locations? After spending a few days in Vienna’s sister city Bratislava for a client workshop, I have listed out a few of my favorite locations to photograph in the city over this 2-part series. I’ve also included a few tips, the gear I used, and how to get to each location using Google Maps!
Chicago Photography Guide Part 4 - Alt Chicago
Heading out to Chicago but don’t know where to shoot? If you’ve made it this far through the series, you must be pretty curious what other photogenic nooks and crannies Chicago has to offer. Read on, and you won’t be disappointed! This is part 4 of the 4 part series on the best photography locations in Chicago
Chicago Photography Guide Part 3 - CDOT Trains and Parking Garages
Heading out to Chicago but don’t know where to shoot? Are you feeling a little more adventurous? This guide maps out a few hidden gems of the city from a few uncommon vantage points. These views are courtesy of Chicago Department of Transportation and the local Self-Parking Garages. This is Part 3 of a 4 part series on the best photography locations in Chicago. In the series, I cover Classic Chicago Locations, Waterways & Boats, CDOT Trains & Self-Parks, and Alt Chicago Views.
Chicago Photography Guide Part 2 - Waterways and Boats
Heading out to Chicago but don’t know where to shoot? After exploring the city for 2 months, I have put together a 4 part series on the best photography locations in Chicago which include Classic Locations, Waterways & Boats, CDOT Trains & Parking Lots, and Alternative Chicago spots. I’ve also included a few tips, the gear I used, and how to get to each location through Google Maps.
Chicago Photography Guide Part 1 - The Classics
Heading out to Chicago but don’t know where to shoot? After exploring the city for 2 months, I have put together a 4 part series on the best photography locations in Chicago which include Classic Locations, Waterways and Boats, CDOT Trains and Parking Lots, and Alternative Chicago spots.
I’ve also included a few tips, the gear I used, and how to get to each location through Google Maps.
Superbloom at Lake Elsinore - Poppy Apocalypse
A Superbloom sprouted in Southern California’s Lake Elsinore around March 8th and lasted for about 2 weeks. While it is common that these regions experience a dusting of wildflowers every spring, years can pass without seeing these spectacular Superblooms. The last two Superblooms SoCal experienced happened in Spring 2017 and Spring 2008.
How to Photograph Lightning
Photographing lightning requires a long exposure, since lightning only strikes in a short period of time, you should monitor the storm to understand where it strikes, compose your shot, set off a long exposure, and hope that lightning will strike through your shot.
DIY - Create a Professional Photography Studio at Home
If you’re thinking about setting up a home studio so you can create professional studio-quality images, expand your photography portfolio / services offered, or just want to try out new methods in the medium, this post will outline the items that you need.
Exploring Colorado’s Ice Castles
Every winter a series of Ice Castles are built in select destinations that are cold enough to accommodate consistent below freezing temperatures to maintain the man-made ice features.
Photographing Warp Speed - A Guide to Underground Motion Blur
Have you ever seen those beautifully blurred photos of underground tunnels and wondered how the artist pulls off the effect? Turns out you can achieve the effect entirely in-camera!
Different Lossless and Lossy Photography File Formats Explained (RAW, DNG, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF)
Before deciding on your ideal workflow, it's critical as a photographer to understand a few different file formats and the difference between Lossless and Lossy file compression.
Top 8 Spots to Photograph in the Dominican Republic
Planning a trip to the Dominican Republic? After traveling around Santo Domingo, Sosúa and Puerto Plata, here are 8 recommended photo and instagram spots for photography across the island. I’ve also included a few tips, the gear I used, and each location on Google Maps.
How to Rename the Adobe Lightroom Catalog
While renaming your Adobe Lightroom Classic CC catalog won't be a very frequent task, it's still a pivotal aspect of data management and your workflow as a photographer.