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Finding Inspiration in Simple Things: Overcoming Creative Slumps
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Same Scene, Different Vision: Study in Film & Digital Photography
Explore the unique visual stories behind two images of a bouquet in a purple vase, captured with different cameras and processing techniques. #photography
Simplicity in Macro Photography: Capturing a Moving Subject
Learn how handheld shooting, high ISO, and creative adaptability led to an image full of life and detail—no tripod or complex gear required.
FOCUS: A Study In Creative Vision
In a winter photography excursion armed with a Sigma SD1 camera and a challenging 500mm lens, the goal was to create an image that combined precision, abstraction, and the artistic potential of the Foveon sensor.
Twelve Plus Two
What a curious title, “Twelve Plus Two,” for this image, wouldn’t you agree? Learn how I turned a 4×5 black & white negative into a unique colored palette of my choosing.
The Art of Pre-Visualization in Landscape Photography
In this article, I share the previsualization technique that guides me to where I need to set up the camera.
Shading and Enhancing: The Matte Box Advantage
I discovered that a matte box, typically used with DSLR and video cameras, can also be an excellent accessory for other camera types, like panoramic and large-format cameras.
Capturing Clarity: A Guide to MTF Charts and Lens Sharpness
Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) is used to describe how well a lens captures and reproduces details. This article explores the factors contributing to a high MTF.
SINAR CAMERAS
Discover the Sinar Norma, a legendary modular view camera born in 1947. Simple, precise, and elegant—still my top choice for studio work in the digital age.
Balancing Light: A Simple Guide to Pinhole Exposure
Learn how to determine perfect exposure for pinhole photography using a light meter reading and a simple conversion factor—no gadgets required.