TRIPODS–Do NOT “Cheap Out” on This Critical Piece if Equipment!

Lisa Marie Scott–former Playboy Playmate and always friendly and supportive even years later. I lost touch with her over 10 years ago. Tripods:  Modern lenses have incorporated an absolutely amazing technology that somehow compensates for some of your hand motions/camera shake! Look for something like Image Stabilization (IS), Vibration Reduction (VR) or similar term. The… Continue reading TRIPODS–Do NOT “Cheap Out” on This Critical Piece if Equipment!

Mahalo Corporate Vision!

Many MAHALOS to the Corporate Vision Magazine for this prestigious award. It is so greatly appreciated, but the fact is that this award belongs o our AWESOME students!

Fiji Part Two—Beyond the Tourist Spots: Travel Photography

Street in Nadi Travel Photography—I mentioned last time that I enjoy getting “off the beaten track” when I travel to foreign countries. The tourist spots are stunningly beautiful in this “Island Oasis.” In fact, tourism is the number one industry in Fiji with sugar cane following in second place. I hired a private driver to… Continue reading Fiji Part Two—Beyond the Tourist Spots: Travel Photography

Ektachrome is BACK!

WOW! Ektachrome is back! The article states that he/she prefers negative film because the exposure latitude was more forgiving, but that was the whole point of shooting slide film: you REALLY had to understand and control your exposure. The contrast ratio was very different and 1/3 of a stop over or underexposed made a difference.… Continue reading Ektachrome is BACK!