Camera: Nikon D300s Lens (mm): 400mm zoom – 80-400mm Nikon lens ISO: 800 (that may seem high for 10am – but you’ll understand… keep reading) Aperture: f 5.6 (wide open when zoomed to 400) Exposure Compensation: -0.7 (read on) no flash Program: Aperture Priority (I LOVE to use long lenses and low aperture to blur [...]
Nathan Elson, formerly a Canon shooter, compares the new Canon 5D MkIII with Nikon’s new D800, head to head in studio, low light, and video performance. And gang, it’s not just me. I’ve always said I think the buttons on Nikon are more “ergonomic”. Nathan, who’s used Canon for years before switching agrees with me. It’s [...]
Here’s my #1 Tip for getting great photos of people (and other subjects), no matter where you are. It’s all about Aperture! Aperture is the same as f-stop, usually designated by f-# . The # is a fraction of the lens opening. The lower the number, the larger the opening – yes it’s math. Sorry about [...]
Weather Tips for Great Photos Clouds are awesome for photography! Cloudy days filter the sunlight, softening contrast & shadows, allowing for richness in small details. Clouds even out colors, which can then be adjusted in photoshop or photoshop elements. Cloudy days are great for wildlife and walks in the woods. This weather is perfect for [...]
Isn’t it a challenge to decide what to wear for portraits? Here’s a great tip when it comes to choosing colors for accents & tops. I always suggest folks wear something that matches their eye color. For this business woman, the radiant blue of her silk top enhances her blue eyes wonderfully!
