Tag Archives: Shooting
Tips for Doing a Summer Project 92 to Get You Out Shooting
You’ve heard of the fabled Project 365, right? A photo a day for a year. We’ve even posted theme ideas here on dPS for those interested in a long-term project. But what about if you know that you aren’t going … Continue reading
7 Tips for Shooting and Processing Star Trails
Have you ever looked at an image of the night sky where the stars leave long, arching trails? These images, called “star trails”, record the movement of the stars as the earth spins around its axis. This is a compelling … Continue reading
Tips for Converting an Old Camera for Shooting Infrared Photography
A few years ago I become friends with a guy who likes dong infrared photography. It was something that I had tried when I was shooting film, but never quite figured out. My friend had converted an old camera of … Continue reading
My First Time Shooting Infrared Photography
Up until a few months ago, my only experience with infrared photography was through the work of Minor White and a few other photographers that shoot masterful infrared photographs. Their images were dreamy scenes with glowing trees that completely transformed … Continue reading
Announcement: Strobist Full-Day Shooting Workshop, June 7th in Washington, DC
Just a quick heads-up that I’ll be teaching a small-class lighting workshop in Washington, DC this June 7th. It is part of the Focus on the Story International Photo Festival being held June 7-10. This class is small — a … Continue reading
Pros an Cons of Shooting Alone Versus Being a Group Photographer?
An age-old question in life, not just photography, is are you a pack animal or a lone ranger? Everyone reading this will have their own answer to this question, it’s not even a black and white answer. In this article, … Continue reading
How to Refresh Your Creativity by Shooting Digital with a Film Mindset
There exists a strange and long standing line drawn in the weird sands of the photo world. On one side of that line you have those who shoot only digital images and on the other, you have those who still … Continue reading
Tips for Shooting Landscape Photography Towards the Sun
Avoid photographing towards the sun is one of the most common tips you’ll hear for landscape photography. In fact, it’s a tip that I’ve shared previously myself. While it’s not without a reason that’s it’s a well-known tip, it might not … Continue reading
Aperture Versus Shutter Priority – Which Shooting Mode to Use and When
I too was once a beginner and I completely understand that how difficult it is to move into using Manual Mode directly from shooting Automatic. Thankfully camera manufacturers have also thoughtfully provided us with Aperture and Shutter Priority modes. These … Continue reading
Shooting for VR is about to get easier with these new cameras
This year's CES is jam-packed with various virtual reality announcements, but expect 360 imagery to make way for much simpler and more accessible VR180 technology. Since the launch of Cardboard in 2014, Google has been attempting to make immersive video … Continue reading
The Myth and Reality of Shooting in Manual Mode
I’ve heard it. You’ve heard it. And it’s a great big steaming pile of…baloney. Myth – Professionals Only Shoot in Manual Mode I recently read an account of a new photographer who heard that “expert” photographers only shoot in manual … Continue reading
What to do When it Starts to Rain – Are you Prepared to Keep Shooting?
I live in a country where the climate is described as temperate. This is just another euphemism for not so great weather! Typically, the seasons sort of merge together and the annual rainfall can dampen anyone’s spirits, pun intended. It … Continue reading