You have a great product and know exactly where you can sell it.  You just can't seem to get the word out no matter what you do.  Here are a few simple tricks to try and get your name and photography business out there. 1.  Make the time Set aside the… more »

A topic that is not generally understood by many people, photographers included, is copyright law.  While I am no expert, by any means, I want to take the time to pass along the information I have been able to gleen through the years, specifically… more »

In our first article on shooting sharp images, we discussed how using a tripod and cable release can aid immensely in achieving the sharp images we want. Another trick that many pros use is to shoot at your lens' sharpest aperture whenever possible.  I… more »

This summer for me included a trip to Jasper, Alberta with my mom who is trying to learn photography. We went out for a few days hoping for the opportunity to take some shots and give my mom the chance to practice. Wouldn't you know it. . . it decided… more »

Equipment What type of equipment you use will largely depend on what type of budget you are working with.  Other factors would be issues such as what type of space do you have to work with and what kind of shoots you plan to do.  Make a list of all the… more »

A few weeks ago, my son and I joined my parents to go camping.  We had a blast enjoying the outdoors.  Each evening my mom, son and I would head out on a walk just to explore the beautiful nature we have surrounding us.  A day or so after arriving, my mo… more »

Over the next few weeks my family will be heading out to see some sites. . . travel and do a little camping.  I'm planning on taking some photographs during these outtings  and I'm starting to organize and plan.  I thought I would share with everyone a f… more »

So many times people think that they need to go to some exotic land to find worthwhile things to photograph.  I have often found that this really is not the case. Last summer, while visiting Alberta, I took a drive out of the city and decided I was jus… more »

This article is the second in a series focusing on the business of photography.  You can find the first article To Specialize or Diversify by clicking the link.   So you've taken time to think about what you would like your photography business to fo… more »

A number of months back I purchased for myself a circular polarizing filter.  All the research I've done seems to indicate that a landscape photographer just can't live without one. :)  "What does it do?", you may be asking yourself.  Well, simply put, i… more »