Photography

Sometimes the best plans don’t go the way you wanted them to, sabotaged by Mother Nature. Do you give up, or do you adapt and roll with it?

Despite having been developed for darkroom work in the 1930’s, the Zone System is just as relevant today in digital photography – with some modifications.

A simple, practical guide to Fujifilm Dynamic Range settings. Learn what DR100, DR200, and DR400 do, how they protect highlights, and how to use them for better exposure in high-contrast scenes.

I love hiking in the eastern Sierras, and the colors have a lot to do with it. But on this last outing I preferred a black & white world.

Getting the perfect white balance in camera can be a challenge. Have you tried setting manual Kelvin temperatures in different situations?

I had a recent challenge of photographing a tall ship with a standard 35mm lens, and in black & white, which I don’t usually use.

I’ve started a new photography project that is going to require some audience participation – create the most compelling JPGs without any post-processing.

The mystery of guide numbers prevents a lot of people from using Manual flash, even TTL flash. Here’s an explanation, guide number calculator, and chart.

Does using a flash scare you because you don’t understand the Inverse Square Law? Here’s a basic explanation, some calculators, and an easy rule of thumb.

Do you question the quality of variable zoom lenses? I’ve been able to take the Fujinon 18-135mm lens on some fun adventures and have this practical review.