Typically, aerial photographs are taken from an aircraft or helicopter.  Helicopters tend to offer much more stability and maneuverability – plus – you can remove the door for even more freedom of movement. However, choppers are quite costly, so prepare carefully before the flight. Determining exposure can get tricky**, especially at higher altitudes so I [...]

NOTE: 60 years ago Frank Lloyd Wright designed The Monona Terrace Center and that project was delayed by politicians looking for headlines, etc.  Then Madison’s new”hippie-mayor” Paul Soglin took office and pushed the project to completion.   Since I had met Mr. Wright and seen the original models for the project I was elated to [...]

You can build a fine basic darkroom for under $200.00 – especially if you take the time to shop.  I find Amazon.com has a great selection of darkroom equipment…. just go to the Photographic Equipment link and then click the Darkroom Accessories link and you’ll find everything you need.

Let’s take a look at a basic package of equipment required for a typical news or on-location assignment.

Newer cameras will probably make your photograph WORSE! HERE IS WHY:  Let’s say you shoot a nice closeup of your niece smiling and, when you get the print back, she ISN’T smiling???  You missed the shot?  Your timing is terrible?  You’re a lousy photographer?