It's the goal of every photographer to do as much "in camera" as possible such as cropping, exposure, lighting etc. The more you do in camera the less time you spend in photoshop which means the faster you can produce your image. However many times, even after the extra in-camera-effort, the photo still needs a little love in photoshop to make it just right.
I love discovering new DIY photography sites. Today I stumbled on a new one from the blog at Makezine. It's called DIYPhotography.net and it will get the DIY juices flowing in no time. I saw a few really neat projects there including a DIY sandbag to secure your light stands and tripods while shooti...»
I really hate bragging and/or boasting but I have to mention the fact that Sarah and I just got done relaunching our business website. It's been hard working until 3am every morning but I'm glad we finally got it done.
I've been googling camera info a lot lately. It seems like I always stumble on PhotoNotes and it has the exact info I'm looking for. The articles are so in-depth and accurate. It's a very impressive resource that will be helpful to all shooters from beginner to pro.
PhotoNotes.org is a free publi...»
Just in case you were curious, here is the high tech, high quality, professional level setup for the Schlafly series I did a few days back...
Although I am not a member of BetterPhoto.com I stumbled on the site the other day and was really impressed.
BetterPhoto.com is the worldwide leader in online photography education, offering an approachable resource for photographers who want to improve their skills, share their photos, and learn...»
PhotoZone provides a variety of information about photography related topics. Several sections like polls, equipment surveys, tests, user reviews and several forums that also rely on your participation.
In particular I found the Technology section helpful....»
More gear! I'm trying to build up a nice studio. In order to do that I had to snag some lighting and a few other goodies. I'm way over budget so now it's time to make some funds.
Yep, that's right. Sarah is learning to shoot! We snagged the Canon Rebel XTi and she's working her way through the same book that taught me how to shoot; Understanding Exposure
After being on hiatus for so long it's time for me to regurgitate all of my linking goodness. First up, a very important part of my photography diet is StudioLighting.net.
I got some new gear. After my 300d died I was out of commission for what seemed like an eternity. I bought a canon 30d and I'm back in the photo game! It's amazing how fast you lose momentum when your gear goes whack.
The following is a tutorial on how to create an extension tube / reverse mount for a standard 18-55mm lens using common plumbing supplies found at your local hardware store. I would highly recommend NOT doing this, you'll more than likely get dust inside your camera like I did. It's cool to check out but really, it's not worth it. DIY'er beware!
Time for a ghetto tutorial. Using a CD jewel case we'll make a nice gel light.
UPDATE: New Ring Light Tutorial Here (02.29.2008)
A RingLight is a common piece of equipment for pro shooters. Since I'm cheap I'm going to make one from some junk I have laying around the house. You'll need to be comfortable with basic hand tools and will probably need to work with a power saw and drill, unless you find a sufficient work around which is quite possible. Be
Building a light box is pretty easy stuff. A light box is particularly useful for product photography where you need a nice white background. Many people find that their products will actually sell faster with a more professional looking photo. Here you'll find a step by step on how to build your own DIY light box.
