Unboxing – Bescor 60W LED Compact Light

December 10, 2010

I just received the Bescor 60W LED Compact light. Let’s see whats in the box. Full review to come. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxk8umhQO4I

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How to Improve Portraits & Videos Using Window Light & Reflectors

December 7, 2010

You want to take better portraits and videos using window light. So do I. Just grab a white card or reflector and place it near your subject. Then just angle the reflector to fill in the shadows on your subjects face. It’s that easy! Watch the video below and see how easy it is. Video [...]

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Quick Tip – Naming Folders and Files

December 2, 2010

Do you sometimes have a hard time finding files or folders on your hard drive? I still do. For years I didn’t think about the names I gave to my files and folders. I’m still paying for it to this day. If I need to find an image or video I shot prior to 2008 [...]

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Out Takes – November 2010

November 28, 2010

I try to make the video’s for this website as professional as possible. No, Really! I do! Hope you enjoy some of the out takes that didn’t make it into the original video. I had fun making the video below, hope you enjoy it. Out Takes video on YouTube.

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Quick Tip – How To Shoot Better Outdoor Family Portraits

November 25, 2010

Shooting family portraits outside can be challenging. I worked an entire ski season shooting portraits on Whistler Blackcomb and I learned one simple trick to improve the portraits I took of the clients. If it’s a sunny day, turn on your flash. It’s that simple. This is the quickest and easiest way to improve your [...]

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Quick Look – Canon SD1400 IS (Review)

November 22, 2010

The Canon SD1400 IS is a very simple camera to use. The getting started manual is only 35 pages and has all the information you need to start using the camera. It’s small size allows it to fit into a pocket very easily. and take with you everywhere. This is the camera that I take [...]

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Flash Photography – Low Light Event

November 18, 2010

Someone asked me recently how to photograph an event in low light using flash. They have shot similar events in low light before, but were not very happy with the results. So, I gave them some very simple advice: Use a dedicated on camera flash (TTL, E-TTL, i-TTL… etc.) that is compatible with your camera. [...]

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Quick Look – Zoom H2 (Review)

November 15, 2010

If your audience can’t hear what you’re saying or the audio is poor quality, they are not going to watch your video. Period! It may sound harsh, but it’s the truth. We already know the built in mics on your digital camera are not that great. And, we have looked at improving your audio quality [...]

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No Mo for this Shmo

November 8, 2010

As much as I try… I can’t grow a Mo. I’m trying to help Philip Bloom raise money for Movember – Prostate Cancer Charity. Please help and donate to a worthy cause.

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Exposure Adjustment – Part 2

November 8, 2010

Now, that we have looked at basic exposure adjustment in Part 1 lets take a look at adjusting exposure while using ND (Neutral Density) Filters. ND Filters ND filters are put in front of your lens to control the amount of light allowed through the filter. ND filters are a great way to control your [...]

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