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Understanding Your Autofocus Options

April 21st, 2008

A shallow understanding of autofocus systems can cause missed or improperly executed shots. Here are some basics on autofocus options.



RAW vs JPEG: A Visual Comparison

April 7th, 2008

RAW or JPEG, RAW or JPEG… we’ve all heard the reasons about 100 times why one is better than the other. Here’s a visual comparison showing unprocessed photos and those with automatic adjustments in Adobe Camera RAW.



The “April Challenge” Has Arrived

April 2nd, 2008

April is here and another Photo Challenge has begun. The topic this month is ENTROPY — do you think you’re up for the challenge?



Laguna Beach Photowalk: March 30

March 20th, 2008

At the end of March we’re meeting up in Laguna Beach — come join us for a great day of photowalking!



Stick a Fork In It

March 19th, 2008

Neil Creek is running yet another great project. Will you be participating? Here is some inspiration straight out of Flickr.



Find Yourself a Local Printer

March 12th, 2008

If you’re considering having some of your work printed for display and showcase, I’d suggest you find yourself a local printer who you can visit in person and work with



Use Photoshop Actions To Save Time

March 5th, 2008

Do you have some sequence of edits, mouse clicks, or keystrokes that you find yourself doing on a repeated basis?



Work With RAW, Forget the JPEG

February 25th, 2008

Are extra JPEG files really worth the extra disk space they take up? Here’s my own solution to managing my RAW files.



Shoot Like You’re Using Film

February 18th, 2008

Shooting with film gives you a different perspective on what you’re doing with your camera. Pretending like you’re using film can be a good exercise.



7 Reasons To Love Prime Lenses

February 13th, 2008

Prime lenses are great for a number of reasons. Here are some of my own thoughts on these glass gems.