[Last Saturday I posted an assignment](http://www.danielhedrick.com/blog/2014/3/weekend-assignment) for you to ponder over the weekend. I thought it was only fair that I complete the assignment, as well. Also, I generally shoot my [52 Weeks Project](http://52.danielhedrick.com) photos on the weekends, so I’ll throw that in here, as well.
We’re gong to try something new here on the blog. A simple assignment to try over the weekend. It may sometimes go along with the 52 Weeks project--that way you can cover both at the same time. Grab your camera, and let’s go! This weekend, get as close as you can to your subject (if... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, I started working on a 52 week project with my daughter, but we didn’t really get into it. There were missing weeks, half-assed submissions, and I quit at the 30 week mark. This year will be different. But I want to go a step further and create a combined 52 week... Continue Reading →
Ever since I started posting photos to Flickr, I’ve used it as a way to review the previous year. Reviewing the Archive area of my Flickr account is a great way to jog the memory when writing these Year in Review posts. Even if you don’t blog, it’s fun to run back through the memories... Continue Reading →
Lightroom Data I decided to dig around in Lightroom to see how many photos I took each year, going back to when I started taking digital photos. I ended up grabbing a bit more data just for kicks. Photos Per Year In addition to Lightroom data, I grabbed some numbers from Flickr. Looks like 2008... Continue Reading →
The Q button on the back of Canon cameras is used primarily for quick access to the camera's primary settings. If you're like me, and avoid manuals at all costs, you may have missed another function of the Q button, too. The other day, I discovered that while in the camera's menu, pressing the Q... Continue Reading →
In the last two posts, I listed ten ways Evernote helps me stay organized in my personal and professional life. This post centers around freelance photography, and how Evernote keeps me sane. Part III: Photography Clipping tutorials, pose/style ideas, lighting diagrams and more I'm constantly surfing the web looking for inspiration, ideas, and tutorials. Whenever... Continue Reading →
'Tis the season to gather friends and family for BBQ, laughter, and blowing stuff up in honor of our freedom. Here are some quick tips on how to make sure you accurately record the festivities with your camera. People Crank up that ISO. Higher ISO means you might be able to snap away without a... Continue Reading →
Update Costco no longer does the photo things. They push to Shutterfly instead. I haven't found a good alternative to these inexpensive prints. The Family Wall I've started working on a project that includes head shots of all the members of my family. Originally, I had an elaborate plan which included matching custom frames and... Continue Reading →
Full Disclosure: This bag was given to me as a gift by someone who works there. Reviewing the product was not expected or requested by PacSafe. The color of the bag in this post is not available on production versions of this bag. Ever since I got my first laptop, I've been searching for the... Continue Reading →
You're out and about one weekend, and see the perfect background for a senior photo. You tell yourself, "Self, I'll remember this place." Two months later, you're doing a senior shoot that would be perfect at that spot, but you can't remember exactly where it is. The reality is, we see hundreds of locations that... Continue Reading →
We have one event during the year that requires me to shoot awards photos during the awards presentation. Typically, we set up a chair or small step-ladder in the middle of the room, and when it's time for the photo, I jump up from my crouching position on the floor to the chair/step-ladder/etc,. and shoot... Continue Reading →
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