Making Photography Simple
We all start out as dummies when it comes to photography. That’s the basis for this entire Camera Stupid blog. Mistakes are great and even necessary. Especially when you learn from them as part of the learning process.
I hope you can learn from some of mine.
Here’s 5 photography mistakes that make you look dumb and how to avoid them. [Read more…]
When it comes down to it, there are three basic things that are essential to understand in order to take control of your DSLR camera. When you master these three controls you’ll be able to take better photos. In fact, understanding these three subjects is what separates amateur photographers from the professionals. [Read more…]
Photo by Marco Grob for TIME
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but another Star Wars movie came out this month, December 2015. Everywhere you look, it’s impossible to miss the marketing or headlines of this smash hit addition to the Star Wars movie series. Indeed, this Christmas season seemed more like Star Wars season. [Read more…]
Delicate Arch is the most famous freestanding natural sandstone arch in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. For me, it’s one of those “postcard” locations. It’s already been explored and photographed so much that I don’t approach photographing it the same way I may approach a less famous location.
Download the Video Tutorial to see exactly how I shot and edited this image of Delicate Arch.
The FAA released a press release today announcing a mandatory registration law for drone operators that goes into effect on December 21 of this year. Drone owners can begin registering online starting December 21st at the following URL: http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/ The registration will cost $5.00 but the fee is waived for those who register early, before January 20th, 2016. [Read more…]
The thing I love about products from Peak Design is that they all work together. By far, my favorite Peak Design product is their Slide camera strap. It’s incredibly comfortable, well built, and so easy to adjust you find yourself adjusting it just for fun. I was excited to see the same strap technology employed in their new bag endorsed by Trey Ratcliff: The Everyday Messenger Bag.
But this review isn’t about that bag. This review is about the little brother to The Everyday Messenger, a fun little accessories bag called The Field Pouch. [Read more…]
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Are you new to flash photography? Here are two tutorial videos that introduce the basic equipment and how it works: Download Tutorial Videos
While teaching photography in the classroom and online to thousands of students, I’ve come to learn that most new photographer’s insecurity is caused by a perceived lack of control to produce images that are consistent with their desired results. We fear what we do not understand, and photography is no different. Just when you master the basics, more advanced techniques become within reach which can greatly improve your work, if you take the time to learn and understand. [Read more…]
I’ve just released a new video training course for anyone looking to get started with Adobe Lightroom. This Adobe Lightroom training course from Camera Stupid is designed to get you started using Adobe Lightroom to organize, edit, and backup your photos as quickly as possible. Adobe Lightroom is a fantastic tool for amateur or professional photographers looking to streamline their workflow and produce professional photographic results for their clients or personal enjoyment. In this digital age, many photographers struggle to maintain the thousands of photos they take each month. Adobe Lightroom solves the problem of photo organization with a robust collection system and keyword tagging features. Never misplace a digital photo again! [Read more…]
In this age of high megapixel counts and digital perfection, the desire for a more organic, natural, and humanistic feel in photography is growing. Instagram is the most obvious example of this, giving users the ability to degrade their cell phone images using filters designed to look vintage or nostalgic.
The popularity, even today, of the Holga lo-fi film camera is another example of this. This iconic toy camera, originally brought to life in 1981, is an ultra-basic film camera with a plastic lens that produces richly textured, unpredictable images with a soft focus and occasional light streaks. [Read more…]