I get asked the following question (or similar) often enough that it warrants a good blog post. Why do my images looks flat and boring when I shoot in Raw Capture Mode? I feel like my exposures are good, but I am just not seeing the results I want. I want my images to pop...
Continuing our discussion of understanding digital exposure, lets move on to Step 2. Aperture. If you ever hear someone talking about f-stops, shooting wide open, bokeh or depth of field, chances are they are referring to Aperture. Aperture (AKA F-STOP) is the opening of your camera’s lens. This dictates THE AMOUNT of light (think How...
A good friend of mine referred me to some beautiful B&W film photography, so of course I peaked around a bit. I always love to learn more about the artist when I am drawn to their work. The photographer is Cheryl Jacobs Nicolai. Her B&W portraiture (especially the Short People Gallery) is so beautiful yet...
Before diving into your camera’s meter, I want to break down the components of exposure. I like to start off with ISO. When I walk into a shooting situation, I ask myself is these questions: What is the LOWEST ISO I can use to achieve the cleanest file and best colors? Do I want to...
…my pictures do not look like the images advertised. How many of us purchase a camera because “it takes good pictures.” It makes sense right? The heavy hitters of camera makers throw out some great marketing campaigns along with some sample images and we go “Oh ya, I must have that camera. Look at the...
