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A Case To Be Made For Chimping
I've always recommended to my students and new photographers to stop the chimping. Recently, I put myself in a situation making me rethink my stance on chimping…somewhat. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, “chimping” is the act of looking at the camera's LCD...
American Bison at Nachusa Grasslands, Illinois
The American Bison, a symbol of the Great Plains and one of the icons of North America. Thanks to YouTube, State Farm commercials, and the classic cowboy movies, these great beasts can conjure up some scary mental images. My first thoughts of bison were always of...
Shenandoah National Park: An Adventure with the 59 Veterans Project
In late October, I had the privilege to travel to Shenandoah National Park as part of I-Qest TV and the 59 Veterans project's Shenandoah Recon 2015 trip. The mission -- put together a short video to present to investors, check out some video equipment for future use,...
Should You Consider a Mirrorless Camera Over a DSLR?
If you are in the market for your first serious camera, you have probably noticed two avenues to go. The traditional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras or the new Mirrorless cameras. Maybe you've had DSLR cameras in the past, and have been considering the...
Seeking The Photographic Road Less Traveled
I've been reading a lot lately about all of the conflicts taking place around the world at the iconic photo spots. Arches National Park, the Taj Mahal, and the Bean in Chicago come to mind. There are even a few YouTube videos out there showing photographers jockeying...
What Camera Gear Should You Pack for the Air Show?
6 Important Considerations To Make Your Day Enjoyable Knowing what photography equipment to take to an air show makes a huge difference. Sure, you will more than likely get all the shots you want by taking several bodies, five or six lenses, a flash or two, and every...