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ISO Speed: Sensitivity, Signal, and Creative Control

ISO Speed: Sensitivity, Signal, and Creative Control

by darlene almeda | Apr 4, 2025

Learn how ISO affects exposure, image quality, and creative control in photography—covering digital vs. film, dynamic range, and when to use high or low ISO.

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The Last Watch: A fictional tale inspired by a real photograph

The Last Watch: A fictional tale inspired by a real photograph

by darlene almeda | Apr 2, 2025

A ghostly encounter at Fort Clinch inspires a haunting fictional tale, connecting a Civil War watchman, memory, and a modern photographer’s lens.

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Stargazer: A Reflection on Light, Stillness, and Craft

Stargazer: A Reflection on Light, Stillness, and Craft

by darlene almeda | Mar 26, 2025

A reflection on creating Stargazer, a still life made with one light, a mirror, and intention—rooted in the early lessons of light, craft, and simplicity.

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