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- On Assignment for Photographers Without Borders: Swim Tayka Peru
Documenting a nonprofit in Huanchaco, Peru, focused on providing water safety and stewardship skills to community youth.
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- Nikon’s View Mode Setting: What You See vs What You Get
Nikon’s View Mode setting decides whether your viewfinder shows you what your photo is going to look like, or a more neutral, DSLR-style preview. Here’s how the two options work.
FUJIFILM
- The Hidden Limitations of Fujifilm's Electronic Shutter
Fujifilm's electronic shutter sounds like an easy choice. It's silent, vibration-free, and with faster shutter speeds. But rolling shutter distortion and banding under artificial light can ruin your shots. Here's what's happening and when to switch back to the mechanical shutter.
PHOTO TIPS
- What ISO Really Does (It's Not What You're Taught)
ISO doesn't make your sensor more sensitive. It amplifies a signal after the light has already been captured. Understanding that distinction explains why highlight detail, once lost, can never be recovered with ISO alone, and why features like Dynamic Range and Active D-Lighting work the way they do.
JOURNAL
- A Week in Desolation Wilderness with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association
I spent some time in the backcountry documenting trail workers over the summer - here's a summary of that trip, including photo gear packing!