Before and After Examples of Mirror Images
Not every photograph works well for a mirror image. However, more types of images will work than you think. I’ve done mirror images with landscapes, buildings, macro, flowers and more. Mirror images creates a sense of balance in the photograph. …
Understanding SD Card Formats and Speed Classes and which ones to buy for Your Olympus Camera
What are all the numbers, letters, and symbols on the label of SD cards and what do they mean to me as a photographer? Which cards should I buy for my Olympus OM-D camera? In this blog, I’ll clarify the…
A Video Tour of What to Photograph in the Hocking Hills Area of Ohio
Hocking Hills State Park and the surrounding area has some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ohio. Scenic photographs can be taken in any season, although I tend to avoid summer due to the crowds. I’ve photographed the Hocking Hills…
How to Mount a Guide Scope to Your DSLR / Mirrorless Camera without a Telescope
I have several good Canon DSLR lenses that I have been using for Astrophotography. Using my Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Go To mount with a good polar alignment, I’ve been able to get 3 – 3.5 minute exposures. I wanted to take…
Testing the Meike MK320 Flash on Olympus OM-D Cameras
I was looking for a small, inexpensive flash for my Olympus OM-D E-M1 III to use for nature macro photography. I selected the Meike MK-320 due to its price and compactness. Paired with the OM-D E-M1 III and a small…
Comparing the Specifications of the Olympus E-M10 Mark IV, III, and II
Olympus recently announced a new version of its OM-D, E-M10 camera, the E-M10 Mark IV. For its size, the E-M10s are a very functional camera. I often use my E-M10 Mark II as a second camera on my nature photography…
Creative Ways to use your iPad as a Light Source and Background for your Macro Photography
An iPad (or other tablet) makes a great light source for macro photography. Why use an iPad as a light source or background for macro photography? Reasons to Use an iPad as a Light Source for Macro Photography Backgrounds can…
Mindset and Tips for Learning Deep Sky Astrophotography
It’s the middle of the night, you’re learning new photography techniques with new equipment, and photographing long exposures on dim or invisible objects. What could go wrong? Everything and anything! The other night I was photographing the Lagoon Nebula. It…
Using an iPad as a Lightbox for Backlit Macro Photography
The Apple iPad (or other tablets) can be great lighting tools for macro photography. I’ve used the iPad for lighting and backgrounds for water drop photography, oil and water backgrounds, and for macro studio shots. The iPad coupled with a…
How to use Photoshop to Selectively Edit Colors in Your Photos
There are several tools in Adobe Photoshop like the Hue / Saturation and Color Balance Adjustment Layers that allow you to do selective color adjustment. The problem is that these adjustments layers will affect the color across the entire image. …
