How To Make Money In Photography
Oh, how many photographers dream of this… to actually make a living with their camera and their unique artistic vision… But how?
General Tips & Techniques
Nikon’s Highlight-Weighted Metering Mode (D5, D850, D810, D750, D500, D7500…so far!)
Have you tried Nikon’s new highlight-weighted metering mode? Depending on your subject, and if you shoot in raw, it could be an excellent option in certain circumstances…
La Sagrada Familia Temple and Personal Vision
Some words on personal vision and originality, with the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família as an example…
Chasing Sunrise Color (Port of Barcelona)
Sometimes the “show” doesn’t happen right at the official weather service sunrise time–so get there early! To get the best morning color, we photogs might want to remember: “on time is late, and early is on time“…
Olympic Communications Tower–In Color! (Montjuic, Barcelona)
The transition from day to night can be an excellent time to have the camera and tripod handy. As an example, here I present a series of color images of the Montjuic Communications Tower at Barcelona’s Olympic Park…
It’s in the hands: A mother and son
A look at the human hand…
Handheld + Slow Shutter Speeds…It Can Be Done!
Conventional landscape and nature photographic wisdom says that you need a tripod in order to use your camera effectively at slow shutter speeds. Producing that misty-dreamy-creamy look with water is the classic example.
But is a tripod always required for such work? Maybe, maybe not…
Upside Down Reflections
Conventional photographic wisdom (whatever that might be) says to be very careful about deliberately displaying a photograph upside down from its original orientation. Why? Well, the thinking goes that it can come off as gimmicky…
Mammatus Clouds Over La Costa Brava
Yes, they are called “mammatus clouds” and, yes, that word comes from “mammary”, or “breast-related”…like giant udders in the sky that will eventually leak down upon you–although rain in this case…