This is part three in a series I started awhile ago. If you haven't read the Av (Aperture) and Tv (Shutter Speed) posts yet, feel free to do so now. Av - Aperture Tv - Shutter Speed The Short Version The Av setting controls the aperture, or the size of the hole that lets light... Continue Reading →
We've covered the Av setting in a previous blog post, so now it's time to go over the Tv setting. If you haven't read the Av post, it wouldn't hurt to check it out, because there are some basics there that aren't duplicated in this post. Tv is like Av in that it allows you... Continue Reading →
So you got a brand spankin' new DSLR or high-end P&S camera, and you're wondering what all the letters on the dial are for. Tv, Av, M… It's all greek to you. The next few Tuesday Tips are going to (hopefully) get you started. First of all, if you have a DSLR, and shoot with... Continue Reading →
Use Evernote to remember the awesome stories your grandparents tell you.
My grandma is a war bride from England. She married my grandpa in England, and sailed to America on the Mauritania. She has awesome stories.
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 →
This week's TUESDAY TIPS come to you from a good friend of mine, Kristi Govertsen. Dear Daniel’s Readers, I’m a hack. No, that does not mean that I am a computer hacker, magically making all my technology do deliciously awesome feats with a few well-placed keystrokes. I do mean that I’m a hack, a fake,... 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 →
I recently decided that it was time I got myself a dog. Moving from the condo to a house with a yard was a big part of the decision. Less work travel makes me more puppy-friendly, too. The web is full of adoptable pets. I kept track of the ones I was interested in by clipping... Continue Reading →
We all know at least one person who seems to have his/her eyes closed in every picture. They don't do it on purpose, and when they consciously try to keep their eyes open, they end up looking like a deer in the headlights. This is a simple solution that has worked for me 99% of... 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 →
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