Figuring out your aperture is important to learn in tandem with shutter speed. If you are unsure of aperture, visit the photography tutorials “Aperture Setting” and “Aperture F Number“. By going through these tutorials we will be able to focus purely on changing the setting to best fit your photography needs for each picture you [...]

Shutter speed goes hand in hand with the aperture setting on your camera. They both influence how much light enters the camera & therefore the lighting of your photography. If you don’t know what shutter speed is, visit “What is Shutter Speed?” and “Shutter Speed Settings” to learn more.  In this photography tutorial we are [...]

Photographic backgrounds don’t have to be expensive to be great. As most things in photography, the simpler the better as you always want to keep the attention on your subject. I have two favorite and often used backgrounds. The First are a pair of black bed sheets that I soaked in vinegar to set the [...]

The last wedding reception I photographed was a little cute backyard wedding, and they had strung up bulb lights and colored lanterns across the yard. I knew I wanted to take some photos of the bride and groom as the sun went down, but I knew they had limited time, so I grabbed another couple [...]

Portraits At High Noon A common misconception about photography is that light is always good. In fact, too much light makes a very unflattering portrait.  In the case of this example, too much light creates very harsh shadows and the eyes disappear into deep pockets. Or, as in this case, the eyes disappear and the [...]