Articles, Basic, Photography
Point and Shoot Camera Photography Tips
Posted on 21 September 2008
by: David L. Tong I was recently asked if I can write an article for point-and-shoot (or more specifically, fixed lens camera) users. I think it’s a great idea to do so. With the prices of entry-level digital SLRs dropping to insane levels, it is easy for a beginner to think that a professional-looking DSLR will [...] Continue Reading
Articles, Flash, Photography, Technical
Flash – Getting Your Light on Axis
Posted on 03 July 2009
For those of us who shoot with off-camera flash while using a light modifier such as an umbrella or softbox, we’re bound to encounter the issue of having the flash not on axis with the modifier. Oftentimes, the bracket that holds the flash and modifier together are separated by at least 4-6″ of vertical space [...] Continue Reading
Accessories, Articles, Flash, Reviews
Review – Westcott 43″ Collapsible Soft-Silver Umbrella
Posted on 20 June 2009
Together with the LumoPro LP604 5-Section Lightstand I reviewed a little earlier, the Westcott 43″ collapsible soft-silver umbrella was also a purchase made with portability in mind. This umbrella can be purchased from the good folks in Midwest Photo Exchange. Unlike standard umbrellas that has a solid center pole, the Westcott has a two-section center column [...] Continue Reading
Accessories, Articles, Flash, Reviews
Review – LumoPro LP604 5-Section Lightstand
Posted on 19 June 2009
Just received my LumoPro LP604 5-section lightstand (part#LUM5000) from the folks at Midwest Photo Exchange. I needed another lightstand and I wanted one I can lug around in a “normal” bag in a fairly regular basis and my generic, China lightstand is just too long and bulky to carry around. I tried to find a good [...] Continue Reading
Articles, Photoshop
Photoshop – Skin Blemish Correction Workflow for Web
Posted on 29 May 2009
A relatively quick and refined way to correct skin blemishes for web viewing or small prints done with Adobe Photoshop. Continue Reading
Articles, Photoshop
Photoshop – Five Steps to Intense Colors
Posted on 24 May 2009
Level: Easy Here’s a very simple way to make colors come alive in almost any photograph using Photoshop. I use it in many of my outdoor photos where there are vibrant, solid colors in the background that will complement the entire scene if the bold colors are part of the composition. Technorati Tags: colors, Photoshop, vibrant Continue Reading
Accessories, Articles, Reviews
Review – Flash Waves II Digital Radio Slave | Wireless Trigger
Posted on 19 May 2009
A review of the Korean-made Flash Waves II Digital Radio Slave wireless triggers Continue Reading
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