In the beginning, cavemen drew on walls to record the world around them. As time went on, artists began to paint to remember special people and events. Today, we use photography to capture special moments in time so we can remember them forever. As a professional photographer, I’ve seen many photos that could have been [...]

Introduction: Avoid the “Quick Flips”
This guide will help you take better photos by focusing on the 7 most common mistakes made by everyday photographers. It is by no means a complete guide to professional photography. It is a quick-reading guide that provides a no-nonsense approach to making your photos more vibrant and interesting to everyone. [...]

The next most common crime that most everyday photographers commit is improper exposure or lighting. When you are found guilty of this, your photos will be too dark in some areas or too bright in others. Two conspirators lead to this common problem.
The first coconspirator is our own eyesight. Human vision is nothing less than [...]

Seems like even your best “people” shot will often have one flaw for sure - the dreaded red eye. Why oh why does this happen? Your flash bathes the eye’s retina, which is saturated with red blood vessels, in bright light. The subsequent reflection results in a bright red spot instead of the normally dark [...]

Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself or any loved one and thought I wish I (they) would have worn something else that day. No, I am not saying you need to be in a coat and tie or an evening gown every time you go in front of the camera, but be [...]

Today’s digital camera has evolved from the simple automatic point and click to full-featured professional level cameras packed with cool options and features for different situations. Not all camera manufacturers include the same features, so the first step in taking pictures is to become acquainted with the manual and what your camera is capable of. [...]

Remember the TV show Macgyver from the 1980’s? The main character, Angus Macgyver, was a secret agent who able to break out of a prison or disable the bad guy using only a paperclip, a thread from his pants and a broken lightbulb, or something like that. Well, being resourceful like Macgyver can help you [...]

Posing your subject, or a group, for a photograph can be a daunting task. Most amateurs fall back on the old “police line-up, round up all the usual suspects,” style group photo or the front-on police mug shot style portrait that makes you look like a deranged axe murderer (remember Nick Nolte’s mug shot?). OK, [...]