Buying a New Camera
Which camera should I buy? As a photography teacher, this is one of my most asked questions. Unfortunately giving a camera recommendation is not easy or straightforward. Choosing a...
Photographing Festivals
Our first weekend in Tokyo, just happens to coincide with one of the largest festivals in Tokyo. Even luckier, it’s right in our neighborhood of Asakusa, which makes it...
So you’ve got a new camera, now what?
You’ve done your research and decided on a camera, then as you start to unpack the box, a little panic sets in. Now what? What in the world are all...
Choosing a Camera: Part 2
This Blog post is Part 2 of a series with advice on buying a camera. Choosing the Camera Brand: For years, the answer has usually been “Nikon” or “Canon”. I’ve...
Advice to New Photographers: Buying a Camera
As a photography teacher, I’m often asked the question what “camera do you recommend?” I realize that most people just want me to give them a specific camera and...
Bad weather makes better photos.
Sometimes bad weather can make more interesting photos. Here are two examples of similar pictures taken in different weather conditions. Often the blue sky and sunny days are when...