Around this time of year each year I love browsing through the photographs at ippawards.com and marveling at the artwork produced by people using only their iPhones. Nothing better illustrates the concept of "it's the photographer, not the camera." Makes you think twice about buying a $3000 fancy camera for that upcoming vacation. If you've … Continue reading IPPAwards iPhone photography
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Decluttering physical photographs
I've been on a minimalism journey for the better park of this decade, and it's been a fantastic change compared to how I lived before. As I was downsizing, one particular group of items caught me a bit by surprise, as I didn't realize I had accumulated so much volume: physical photos. These included individual … Continue reading Decluttering physical photographs
Holga 120N: shooting tips and film choices (part 2 of 2)
[Click here to read part 1] The first thing you need to know about a Holga is that this is not a normal camera. If you try to use it like one, you will be sorely disappointed. It has virtually no settings. It has one aperture, which by a very rough approximation is f13, and … Continue reading Holga 120N: shooting tips and film choices (part 2 of 2)
Holga 120N: my favorite film camera (part 1 of 2)
The biggest technological advancement in my lifetime that allowed me to further my interest in travel photography was the digital camera. Prior to that, I still loved taking pictures, but I didn't have much of an understanding of how cameras worked or the compositional elements that made a good photo a good photo. A big … Continue reading Holga 120N: my favorite film camera (part 1 of 2)
My favorite travel camera: the Ricoh GR
I previously wrote about camera recommendations for most normal, non-photographer types who simply want to make some good vacation pictures that are a step above the quality you can get with a typical modern day cell phone. If you're interested in something a little better that falls squarely into the professional image quality level, then … Continue reading My favorite travel camera: the Ricoh GR
How to spot a good photographer when you’re on vacation
Getting quality photographs during my vacations is really important to me. It's my belief that as life barrels forward, the most precious thing we have in our lives, other than basic necessities and the people we love, is our memories. Photos definitely help in that aspect since our brains are not perfect at retaining … Continue reading How to spot a good photographer when you’re on vacation
Why I still carry a real camera instead of relying on my iPhone for vacation photos
Earlier in the week I was looking through some old vacation photos, and as recently as 2011, I noticed that many people in my snapshots are holding small point and shoot cameras as they're out and about. How quickly things have changed. Stand alone point and shoots (abbreviated P&S for the remainder of this article) … Continue reading Why I still carry a real camera instead of relying on my iPhone for vacation photos
Lite Adventurer’s Guide to Easter Island. Part 4: Sightseeing & photography tips
There's lots to do on Easter Island, and to see the essential highlights, you'll want to stay for a minimum of 3 nights and two full days. If you're a first time visitor and can swing at least a 5 day visit, that's ideal to see most of the island, but if your time is … Continue reading Lite Adventurer’s Guide to Easter Island. Part 4: Sightseeing & photography tips
The best travel camera
I’m frequently asked both during and after my travels about my opinions on which camera is best for vacation photos. I’m a self proclaimed camera nerd and love taking pictures, so this is a subject I enjoy talking about. The answer, like most things, is that it depends. The following advice is specifically for normal … Continue reading The best travel camera
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