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One of the worst moments in photography is when you get things back on the computer from a shoot to see that dreaded blur!  If only you had been able to stabilize the camera more.  I can’t tell you how…Read more →The post Eight Ways to Awesome Photos appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

  I’m coming out of silence for Wordless Wednesdays…primarily because so many people are asking me questions via email, Twitter, and FB to share details about the composition, post production, and other details.  Instead of just spitting out metadata and…Read more →The post Wordless Wednesday #27: Boulder Tulips appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

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Getty ImagesThis post has been updated. It originally published on June 15, 2012As the ones responsible for capturing a wedding day in images, we photographers are under a ton of pressure. To help you next time you’re asked (or even hired) to assume the role, we tapped ten top wedding pros for their techniques and strategies for bringing a smile to the face of even... READ MORE

Whether tacit or not, Adobe seems to have listened to the concerns voiced by many in the creative community over their impending pricing and licensing policy changes.  As you may recall, I ran three posts late last year, first calling…Read more →The post Adobe Acknowledgement appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

It was brought to my attention over the weekend that Scott Kelby chimed in on the pricing and policy change that Adobe has implemented on their latest episode of “The Grid”.  It’s a great vidcast that hits on the meat…Read more →The post Why Scott Kelby and Crew are Wrong appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

Lens corrections help offset imperfections present in nearly every camera image. These might include darkening near the corners of the frame, otherwise straight lines appearing curved, or color fringes near edge detail. Even though these often aren't obvious in the original photo, the benefits of their removal almost always are. However, lens corrections also have the potential to make images worse if not carefully performed, and depending on the subject, some imperfections can actually be beneficial.... READ MORE

After the last two weeks of traveling, I am a little whupped already.  But, in every cloud is a silver lining, as I noticed a few items that I would find useful on every trip.  With the idea of travel…Read more →The post Top Ten Travel Gadgets appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

Planning is more important than ever with moon, night and astrophotography, in part because the desired conditions may only arise a few times a year. The following calculator can be used for guidance.... READ MORE

There’s an age old axiom that says you truly are not an expert or well-versed in any field until you’ve practiced it for 10,000 hours.  Think about that number.  Ten thousand!  That sounds pretty daunting.  It means taking a lot of photos…Read more →The post Which Photos Count appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

Over the course of the last several days, a conversation has been happening in the NAPP forums regarding the “photography bubble”.  I am calling it this because just like the tech boom, the housing bubble, and other historical events, the…Read more →The post The Falling Photo Bubble appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

Planning when to be on location for the right light can make a tremendous difference in your photography. Use this tool to understand when twilight starts and ends, along with where and when the sun will rise and set.... READ MORE

Ever feel like your creativity is  at a standstill?  Something got it on hold?  The common belief is that creative or mental blocks come from trying too hard to actually be creative.  So, how can we stop trying to hard?  It’s not…Read more →The post Take Time to Play appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

I need some help!  Recently I had the idea of creating a Pro level Point and Shoot camera review corner as an interesting addition to the blog.  To that end, I am compiling a short list of P&S cameras that…Read more →The post A Pro Level Point and Shoot? appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

Paying more attention to light is perhaps the single most important step you can take to improve your photography. With many landscapes, having good natural lighting can even be more important than the choice of subject itself. Different types of natural light can also produce a wide variety of subject appearances — even though these all have the same light source. Learn how to achieve the right light for your subject by utilizing the unique qualities of your particular time of day... READ MORE

I’ve not been in the gear market for a while, but while discussing some technical stuff with colleagues over in the NAPP forums, had some time to check pricing in various outlets for used gear, and there are some deals…Read more →The post Buying Used? appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

Why can't I just point my camera at what I'm seeing and record that? It's a seemingly simple question. It's also one of the most complicated to answer, and requires delving into not only how a camera records light, but also how and why our eyes work the way they do. Tackling such questions can reveal surprising insights about our everyday perception of the world around us — in addition to making one a better photographer.... READ MORE

Digital photo restoration can work miracles by turning a faded old family portrait into an image of seemingly modern quality. Alternatively, this process can work in reverse to give a photograph a timeless feel. Performing either of these transformations yourself is not as difficult as it may seem — you just need to know which restoration tools to use.... READ MORE

You heard it right, the latest and greatest episode of the LDP Podcast is now live and downloadable from your favorite outlet.Read more →The post Learning Digital Photography: Episode #57 appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

As you may or may not have noticed, the blogging schedule has sort of gotten re-aligned again.  I had slipped from the 5-day schedule down to a 2-day schedule, but during a recent getaway, I was able to get things…Read more →The post Puerto Angel Vacation Photos appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

As mentioned previously in the monthly contest series post, this month the featured vendor is none other than Hoodman.  Their patented and widely recognized CF cards and loupes are proudly made in the U.S.A. (the only ones I know of…Read more →The post Hardware Review: Hoodman Loupe appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

This article summarizes the most important steps to incorporate into your digital photo editing workflow (aka "post-processing workflow"). It isn't necessarily a procedure that you'll want to implement with all of your photos, but whenever you want to get that "keeper" looking just right, these steps can make all the difference.... READ MORE

When the folks over at www.backlitbox.com approached me about reviewing the product and participating in the initial research and design of their new product, I was happy to oblige as new products that come into the marketplace are always engaging…Read more →The post Product Review: Backlit Box appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

One of the cardinal rules I’ve always heard in the field of photography is to update your portfolio often – show fresh work to show you haven’t stagnated, and that your creativity is always expanding and changing with the styles…Read more →The post The Permanent Portfolio Photo? appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE

As with most things, your camera needs maintenance too – and I’ve waxed here periodically about establishing a maintenance schedule, cleaning schedules, and the whole schmear – but I’ve never addressed the specifics of cleaning that most important piece of…Read more →The post Cleaning Your Sensor appeared first on CanonBlogger.... READ MORE