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A Gobo, a Snoot, and a Sandwich

A Gobo, a Snoot, and a Sandwich

by darlene almeda | Apr 16, 2025

Learn how I used an optical snoot, a few gobos, and a budget lens to create moody, window-style light for a tomato still life. Sandwiches included.

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A Photo Project Is Born: I Mourn In Their Place

A Photo Project Is Born: I Mourn In Their Place

by darlene almeda | Apr 9, 2025

A photo series born from storm and sorrow—using images and haiku to mourn, reflect, and heal after Hurricane Helene took down eleven beloved trees.

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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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