The Megapixel Myth
There is a long-standing myth among camera buyers that more megapixels are better. Each year, there are ads for the latest and greatest camera announcing the increase in megapixels. The idea has become ingrained in the public mind that we need to get the newest…
Using the FutureBit Moonlander 2
I have been experimenting with mining cryptocurrency over the past few months. My latest experiment is with The FutureBit Moonlander 2 a USB miner. Here are the instructions to install and use the miner, as well as, my results with it. Things you will need: FutureBit…
Advice When Buying a Digital Point-and-Shoot Camera
One thing that happens when people know you are a photographer is, they ask you questions about photography equipment. One of the more common questions is, “I want a digital point-and-shoot camera, which one should I get?” With all the cameras on the market nowadays,…
5 Tips to Improve YouTube Video Quality
Most everyone has scrolled through YouTube at some point and come across videos with shaking hand held images and poor audio quality. If you are posting your own videos to YouTube and don’t want to be one of those people, here are some tips to…
An Explanation of Camera RAW Files
Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) and some digital point-and-shoot cameras provide users with the option of shooting in either a .jpg or RAW file. A .jpg file is a standard and universal format for digital images; RAW files are not as standard and universal. Many…
Using the Camera F-Stop
Using the f-stop to adjust aperture is a good way to create selective focus and adjust the light when taking photographs. The f-stop is a camera setting that adjusts the size of the camera’s aperture, which has an effect on two things. The first is…
So, You Want to Be A Photographer
You just bought a fancy camera as well as a nice lens for it, and now you are a photographer, right? Sorry, but no. It takes more than just having the camera to be a photographer, just as it takes more than making a couple…
6 Tips For Your Dating Profile Pictures
Standing out in the world of online dating isn’t as easy as it used to be. Luckily, you have us to provide some tips to look your best in your next online dating profile picture. From a boy and a girl’s point of view. …
Advice for Wedding Photography Contracts
When deciding who to hire to photograph a wedding, it is important to read and understand the contract that will be signed. If a photographer doesn’t have a good contract at the time of the booking, they are not a good choice for a photographer…