Raw vs JPG vs PNG – What’s Best For Me?

Posted on Sunday, March 21st, 2010

As a Photographer, we have quite a few options to what to save our images as. The famous three formats are RAW, JPG, and PNG files.  So which image file type is best for me?
What [...]

15 Essential Photoshop Useability Tips

Posted on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Photoshop can be overwhelming for some users but as a photographer, it is the next best thing since slice bread.
To help you with being more efficient with Photoshop CS4, I present to you 15 of [...]

Selective Coloring Using Photoshop Mask

Posted on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Today we are going to cover how to quickly isolate a part of your image and make it black and white (or to whatever color you want). We will be using the mask technique because [...]

Wes’ Couples Portraits in Los Angeles

Posted on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

I had the privilege to photograph one of the coolest couple in the Los Angeles area. These shots were taking at the Long Beach lighthouse and nearby areas.

Looking for your own couples portraits?
If you are [...]

Pond and Water Garden Photography

Posted on Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Here are some quick tips on how to photograph ponds and water gardens.

Common Photography Terms and Usage Examples

Posted on Sunday, October 4th, 2009

Bokeh, negative space, what? All these photography terms are probably making you crazy! If you work with photography, you will need to know these “photog” terms so work will flow more efficiently and so you won’t look like a noobie when someone asks you to stop down your camera. This is why I have compiled the most common used photography terms. I also provided example sentences on how to properly use them.

Canon 7D Reviews

Posted on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Made to be the tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals, the EOS 7D features an all-new 18.0 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, capturing tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 8 fps.

Overcoming the Common Obstacles in Night Photography

Posted on Saturday, September 19th, 2009

*Updated with using no flash section* It’s a bummer that most photographers will start packing up their gear and go home once they see the sun sets. Since we all live a busy life, it’s hard for us to go out and shoot during the daytime. Daytime swallows all of our time with stressful work life, school, errands, etc. Then, by the time you’re done, you lose your excitement to take pictures because you believe photography is only best with more natural lighting.