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Moment in Time

Photography is all about capturing a moment in time. Sometimes, we use shutter speed as long as several minutes, and sometimes we need something much faster. In order to capture this bizarre image, I...

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How do we determine proper exposure?

Take a look at this photo of Metlako Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. Besides the vibrant colors, you will notice that every part of the photograph seems to be correctly exposed. A histogram can...

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Sleepy Beauties

We spent the first seven days of July in Nicaragua with Empowerment International and The Giving Lens. It was an incredible experience. We fell in the love with the children, their families, and the...

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Aperture and Depth of Field – A Simple Comparison

When I teach photography to beginners, I try to use clear visual examples to help make a point. So, when I’m in the field, I’m often thinking about how I can use an image to help explain concepts…...

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Hey, Dad… Is This Close Enough?

My dad used to tell me to “get in close” when I was taking pictures with his sturdy little Pentax, K1000. It was good advice! When I’m shooting, I’m often thinking about how I can get close and fill...

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You’ll have to get the Black Belt on your own.

As many of you know, my oldest son received his black belt in Jujitsu this January. I wanted to capture a few photographs of the testing process to share with family and friends, so I brought my...

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Goodbye to Winter

I stood by the window a few weeks ago, watching new snow fall on the snowdrops by the door. The tiny, white flowers were tightly closed against the chill – waiting for a moment of warmth. They were a...

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How Can I Simplify an Image?

Simplifying an image can be difficult, but it starts with choosing a simple subject. Look for subjects that draw the eye and stands out from its surroundings. Don’t try to include the whole scene in...

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Using a Tilt Shift Lens

Did you know you can use a Tilt Shift Lens to get everything in perfect focus… even with a wide aperture setting? That’s what Jay did for this shot he took in Iceland. We don’t recommend purchasing a...

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VW3 – Shallow DOF

Welcome to Visual Wilderness Episode #3! In this episode, we talk about our March assignment for Visual Wilderness – Shallow Depth of Field. We discuss some of the reasons we might choose to use a...

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How can I get sharp focus every time?

“I’ve noticed that when I look at some of my photos, they seem to be in focus – but when I zoom in to take a closer look, they aren’t. What can I do?” Focus is an issue that lots of photographers...

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Playing with DOF

What is the correct Depth of Field (DOF)? – That’s a trick question. An obvious answer may be that a landscape photographer should go for the largest DOF possible… but that’s not always the case. Take...

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