A Macro Studio for Free

A Macro Studio for Free

Wow! Thirty minutes of effort (and most of that spent trying to find the tape and tissue paper) and absolutely no cost and look at the light it created! Oh, this is so exciting. Do you see the detail in that dogwood blossom? I’ve never been able to stop down the...
Light from Above

Light from Above

I first picked up my SB600 when I wanted to take a portrait type shot of my then 3-month old. The camera store guy recommended that I get the Fong Lightsphere to go with it to diffuse the light and create a softer picture. I recognized it as the same thing the lady...
A Month of Flash — Day One

A Month of Flash — Day One

Oh boy! THIS is going to be a challenging month. Joe McNally helped me figure out how to get my flash off the camera and as I work my way back through his book again, I’m picking up more details but, oh my, this light stuff just isn’t always so intuitive....
Cell Phone Camera Apps

Cell Phone Camera Apps

Is there anything more fun?? I’m knee deep in them right now – playing around and deciding which ones I like best. For my android cell I’ve tried: fxCamera: okay retroCamera: GREAT! FREE! camera zoom fx: can’t get the gallery to open within the...
1940s Color Film

1940s Color Film

It started with this photo. I know I’ve mentioned several times that I’m working on a vintage film action for photoshop but I don’t think I ever shared why I’ve been so engrossed in it. I blame the Library of Congress! If you are not already a...