~ auto exposures are for wimps ~
There's a solar eclipse coming on the first day of school. That could be ominous, but I've decided that it's a pretty cool way to kick off the semester. If you want to know more about it, check out this article by the LA times: http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-sci-solar-eclipse-2017-map/ However, there are a few important details: don't look at... Continue Reading →
Saw Craig make this post about his Fashion photography class. You guys really need to take that class next time around when it's offered, as I have recently heard him pondering retirement! :O Check out his blog at the link below. Took my photography class to Ansel Hoffman Park Sunday and had a great photography session with Linda Alvarez... Continue Reading →
I know that a lot of digital students are putting together their portfolios, and are also printing many of their images for the first time. It can be a frustrating task for the uninitiated, but it is ultimately a really important one; even in the digital world with flickr, instagram, 500infinity, there are still some... Continue Reading →
This week in my digital classes we went a baby step beyond understanding general apertures and depth-of-field and began discussing the possible lens variation in depth of field range depending on focal point. Since I'd had some great email questions about understanding which lens to use, or what new lenses to buy, I also pointed... Continue Reading →
This is for Professor Worsfold’s digital class. If you are on the waitlist, I would either wait to buy this or I’d make sure you don’t open it and keep receipts in case you don’t get into the class. First and foremost, the camera. And not just ANY camera…you need a digital camera will FULL […]
So, it's great if you can buy expensive lenses from the company that makes your camera-they will always work with your camera body, and that's nothing to sneeze at. Same is true with flashes. I've often told students, though, that buying a cheaper flash to begin with that you can make mistakes on and also... Continue Reading →
