[SHP] – What’s in My Camera Bag (Actually a Studio Tour)
x Lots of you have been asking for a “what’s in my camera bag” video, and the truth is that most of the time, my camera bag is empty because everything is in my studio! Now a year or two ago I gave a...
View ArticleHow To Copyright Your Photography | Q&A Ep.66
x I was talking about copyright last week while answering a question. After watching the video, Barbara Livieri was wondering if we as photographers have to do anything to copyright our work and, if...
View ArticleCan Speedlights Do What Strobes Do? | Q&A Ep.67
x Brian Michael had a question that I remember asking myself years ago when I was learning about flash photography, and that’s whether or not you can use multiple speedlights to replicate the power of...
View ArticleHow to Photograph The Northern Lights Pt 2 | Q&A Ep.68
x Back in episode 59 of the Q&A, I explained a technique for photographing the northern lights, and while the technique definitely works, community member branislavpetkovic pointed out that that...
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What You Can Do With One Light | Critique #57
x Don Gass had a photography assignment and decided to shoot some one light portraits, and was looking for some feedback on them. Here’s what Don had to say about the portraits: “We have a portrait...
View ArticleWhen Is It Okay To Shoot In Auto Mode? | Q&A Ep.69
x Do you know how to shoot in Manual Mode, or are you shooting in one of the Auto modes because you’re trying to learn how to use your DSLR (or mirrorless) camera, but just don’t understand how...
View ArticleCopyright & Photography Part II | Q&A Ep.70
x I may have opened a can of worms when I brought up copyright while answering Victor’s question in Q&A Ep.61. This question about photography copyright comes from Generalissimo Genesis who was...
View ArticleWhy High Speed Sync With Speedlights Isn’t Always Enough | Q&A Ep.71
x Victor Rivera had another great question, wondering if using High Speed Sync with speedlights is a good way to still be able to use flash and overpower the sun when shooting outdoors. Here’s Victor’s...
View ArticleMy Camera Bags and How I Pack Them
x So I realized after the studio tour and showing all my gear laid out in my workspace, that I forgot to show you the actual camera bags that I do use when I shoot on location (which is quite often!)....
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I Need Your Help On A Special Project!
x This spring (2015) before I shaved my winter beard, I decided to do a fun beard themed photo shoot at a local barber shop (shout out to the Chop Shop Barber Shop in Plover WI! Check them out here) We...
View ArticleStudio Makeover & Tripod Giveaway!
x WIN A VANGUARD VS-82 TABLETOP TRIPOD! TO ENTER: 1. Click this link to go to the video on YouTube: Studio Makeover & Tripod Giveaway! 2. Subscribe to my Channel. 3. Leave a comment telling me what...
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What To Watch Out For When Compositing | Critique #58
x Blending two or more different photos together to make them look like a single, cohesive photo presents many challenges, and with this week’s critique we’re taking a look at a composite photo...
View ArticleHow To Use The Histogram to Get Perfect Exposures | Histograms Pt. 2
x Now that we know how to read a Histogram, the real important thing is understanding how to use it to to get perfect exposures every time you take a photo. The Histogram is a graph that tells you...
View ArticleHow to Photograph Water For the Silky Smooth Look | Q&A Ep.72
x Brendan Reilly wanted to know how to photograph moving water to get that foamy, silky smooth look. Here’s Brendan’s question: “Hello Spyros I was wondering how to shoot water to make it smooth silky...
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How Lines and Repeating Patterns Make a Photo | Critique #59
Frank Gilchrist submitted a wonderful photo that has some amazing compositional elements to it. One of my favorite things about composition is how the different elements like lines, shapes, colors,...
View ArticleWhy Your RAW Image Preview Is Never Accurate | Q&A Ep.73
Today’s question comes from Frost ER who was wondering why his RAW files look different at the computer than they do on the back of the camera. The reason for this has to do with how the camera...
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The Three Different Image Histograms
We’ve talked about how to read a histogram and how to use the histogram to get perfect exposures, now let’s talk about the three different types of image histograms you might run into. The RGB is the...
View ArticleHow To Never Miss An Important Photo | QA Ep.74
Today’s question comes from Anand Krishnan who says: “What I see myself doing almost all the time is , whether am shooting indoor or outdoor, it takes me a few shots to arrive at the best shot. This...
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Is a DSLR Worth The Money? | Q&A Ep.75
Louis Miller wanted to know when a DSLR is worth the extra money, and when it’s just better to stick with your smartphone or a point and shoot camera. Here’s Louis’s question: “Do you have a video...
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The Importance of Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone | Critique #60
How often do you force yourself to shoot outside of your comfort zone? That’s what Chris Smith did with the photo we’re looking at in this week’s critique. Here’s what Chris had to say about his...
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