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Photoshop World from a First-Timer’s Perspective
The minute I set foot into the Convention Center at Mandalay Bay I knew I was in a special place. I had been anxiously awaiting this moment for months. Excitement and positive energy filled the air as I walked to [...]
How to Capture a Great Black and White Photo
Last night I took my daughter out for a fun little photo shoot. We headed over to our local nature park. This place has so many cool little spots to take pictures. You'd never know we were in the middle [...]
A Step Back in Time | Vintage Boat Show
I LOVE visiting McCall, Idaho. A small tourist community, nestled in the rugged mountains of central Idaho, with spectacular views of a pristine lake surrounded by majestic pine trees. It truly is a step back in time, with a slower [...]
What is Blue Hour? A Simple Definition…
Many photographers think that good natural lighting ends when the sun goes down, but there's a little secret I want to let you in on... Have you heard of the Blue Hour? Blue Hour refers to the period of time [...]
So What is Chimping Anyway? A Simple Definition…
When I first heard the term, chimping, I have to admit I immediately thought of a cute furry animal in the jungle, swinging from tree to tree, eating a banana. Then I snapped into reality, and looked up exactly what [...]
What is ISO? A Simple Definition…
What is ISO? What role does it play in digital photography? ISO stands for International Standards Organization. Basically, it refers to the sensitivity of your camera's image sensor to light. ISO is measured in numbers, with the low numbers being [...]