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The Third Child of Manual Mode

July 26, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

Alright, before we start let’s do a quick review to make sure we are all on the same page. Shutter: Controls the amount of time your camera is taking a photo or the speed at which you allow your camera to collect light. Aperture: Controls the window through the lens that light is allowed to…

Why Knowing Manual is Essential for Photography Success

June 20, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

I’ve had the pleasure of talking to a lot of photographers in a lot of different photo industries. I thought that the best way to find my place in the photography world was to try every field and stay in the field where I felt at home. I remember one distinct conversation with a wedding…

5 Tips for Better Adventure Photography

February 22, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles, Travel Photography Articles.

I’ve been in quite the quandary the past few months because I fear there is a division among some people who consider themselves to be outdoor photographers. On one side there is the old guard of outdoor photographers who desire to keep the shooting pure. It’s not outdoor photography unless it’s a photograph of only…

Zac Mills’ Top Photos of 2016

February 17, 2017 By Zac Mills & filed under All Articles.

Following the lead of managing editor Ian Plant and his recent year in review post highlighting his best photos from 2016, I wanted to share my own top 16 photos from 2016. I know it’s a bit late, but I was out in the field for several weeks to start the year – more on…

The Year in Review: Best Photos of 2016

December 21, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant.

Ansel Adams once famously said: “Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop.” Of course, Adams was shooting with an old fashioned large format film camera; in this age of fast-paced digital technology, I think we can all do at least slightly better than twelve good photos a year! In 2016, I…