Monthly Archives: November 2010

Rescue!

Black and White, as I mentioned yesterday, can also, as an additional benefit, come to the rescue when an image is not very good. Like in this image of Tara, where the flash failed to fire (my 580 EX II … Continue reading

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Black and white

Black and white is often under-appreciated. You are taking stuff away, after all. Yes. Colour. Of course. But you are also adding stuff. As advantages of a black and white image, you get: Shades of grey. Everything becomes shades of … Continue reading

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Add a splash

Further to Thursday’s post, I thought I would brighten your day with some more colour. You see, sometimes you need to shoot things that are a bit, well, drab. Like this wall – the screen is great but the wall … Continue reading

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Home Studio Needs

A reader’s spouse just asked me: My spouse had a few photography lessons with you and I am considering getting him some equipment to begin setting up a basic photography studio in our home.  Since it’s a Christmas gift, I … Continue reading

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Doing the impossible

Often, as a photographer I have to do the impossible. That is, of course, an overstatement. But there is a core of truth in it: photography is problem-solving. The other night I shot an excellent Digital Signage installation. Innovative screens, … Continue reading

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