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Relevant note: The Perseid meteor shower remains active until August 23, 2025, with its peak occurring around August 12–13, though visibility was subdued by a bright waning gibbous Moon (around 84%–85% illuminated) that night. As the Moon continues to wane toward a thinner phase, viewing conditions are improving during the later nights of the shower. Meteor showers are […]
As something of an interesting experiment, I asked my Twitter followers to answer this question: “What are the top business errors by ‘rookie’ photographers?” Within just a few minutes I had several great responses, and thought they would make a great article. See below. It’s one thing to be a great photographer, but very much […]
As a photographer, one of your most compelling tools is the ability to harness light to reveal the intricate textures within your subjects. Whether you’re capturing the delicate veins of a leaf, the worn grains of a wooden table, or the rugged roughness of a rocky landscape, the right lighting can make these textures pop, […]
Photographs by their very nature capture a split second in time. But often a photographer will want to suggest what comes just before or after the shot by portraying movement. There are some very obvious circumstances when you’ll need to capture motion, for example sports photography, but the same techniques can also be used in […]
I know, as a photographer, that there are countless misconceptions that non-photographers (and in some cases, even photographers!) don’t quite seem to grasp. From the hundreds I could name, I have narrowed the list to five of the most exasperating misconceptions about photography. 1. Photography is easy Nothing frustrates me more than when people claim […]
Camera technology has advanced so much that just about anyone can take good photos. (Not necessarily great photos–that has more to do with composition, subject matter, effective use of light and shadow, etc.) However, if there’s one item that helps in taking better shots, it’s the humble tripod. Many of us believe that a tripod […]
Relevant news: The Perseid meteor shower peaks the night of August 12–13, 2025, with up to 50–100 meteors per hour visible from dark, rural locations despite a bright moon. Best viewing is in low-light areas like national parks or designated dark-sky sites, with pre-dawn hours offering the clearest shots. Aim toward the constellation Perseus for […]
In long-exposure photography, what is the one decision that can make or break your photograph? The answer to that question surprised me when I started in long-exposure photography. This article is based on concepts from the The Complete Guide to Long Exposure Photography which is currently 71% off if you want to dig deeper for […]
Summer storms can be nature’s way of putting on a show, offering photographers an excellent opportunity to capture powerful, dramatic, and beautiful images. With clouds, lightning, rainbows, and dramatic lighting, there’s plenty to photograph. However, photographing storms also presents some unique challenges. Here’s a guide to help you capture the beauty of summer storms safely […]
Photography is as much about the equipment you use as it is about the vision you bring to your subjects. But sometimes, the best way to push your creative boundaries is to limit your technical options. That’s where the idea of shooting with a single focal length for one week comes in—a challenge that can […]
