The Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari

202: How to Clean Your Camera Gear

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

A step-by-step guide to cleaning your camera, lenses and bag to keep your gear working smoothly.

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201: Sharp ND Filter Photography Tips

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

How to keep your ND filter shots tack sharp with tips on clean filters, stable tripods, and proper focusing.

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200: Real-World Results of a Lens Test

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Testing your camera lens can instantly improve image sharpness and shooting confidence. Photographer Vicki Hibbert shares her real-world lens testing
process before photographing wildlife in Antarctica.

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199: Front vs Drop-In vs Clip-In Filters

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

A Physicist shares the pros and cons of front, drop-in, & clip-in filters, including impact on image quality, cost, and ease of use.

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198: Shutter Priority vs Manual Mode

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

When to use shutter priority instead of manual mode for changing light & moving subjects.

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197: Photographing Frozen Soap Bubbles

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

A winter photography experiment: how to photograph frozen soap bubbles. Includes bubble recipes and camera settings tips.

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196: Test Your Camera Lenses for Sharpness

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

A simple, controlled way to test your lenses and find their sharpest aperture.

195: Antarctica & Snow Photography Tips.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Photography tips from Zim's Antarctica trip: shooting snow, high-contrast subjects like penguins, and using polarizing filters effectively.

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194: Polarization, Glaciers, and Antarctic Light

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:01:00 -0500

How polarizing filters reduce glare, enhance skies, and affect real-world photography.

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193: Understanding Polarizing Filters in Photography (with a Physicist)

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:01:00 -0500

How polarizing filters reduce glare, enhance skies, and affect real-world photography.

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192: Why Use Auto ISO

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:02:00 -0500

When and why to use Auto ISO, how your camera balances exposure, and how Manual, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority really work in real-world shooting.

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191: Essential Packing List for Antarctica

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:34:39 -0500

Everything you need, beyond your camera gear, to get ready
for a trip to Antarctica.

190: Preparing to Photograph Antarctica

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:12:33 -0500

Everything you need to prepare for photographing your Polar Latitudes adventure to Antarctica.

189: Heat Distortion in Photography

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:13:00 -0500

Learn how heat distortion causes blurry photos and how to keep your shots sharp in hot or changing weather.

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188: Shooting in the Heat: Photo Guide

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:01:00 -0500

Photography tips for hot weather—protect your camera, manage batteries, and stay cool while capturing great shots.

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187: P6 Bird Photography: Monopods #187

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:01:00 -0400

Monopods help you capture sharp, stable, and fatigue-free bird and wildlife photos.

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186: P5 Bird Photography: How to Anticipate Flight

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Capture stunning in-flight bird photos by anticipating takeoff and using the right camera techniques.

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184: P4 Bird Photography: Hummingbirds

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:05:00 -0400

Expert tips for photographing hummingbirds— ideal camera settings to behavior tracking and lighting techniques.

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185: P4 Bird Photography: Capture the Decisive Moment

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:38:00 -0400

Learn to spot routines in animals and people to anticipate behavior and capture decisive moments in photography.

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183: P2 Bird Photography: Custom Settings

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:05:00 -0400

Discover how to shoot perched and flying birds with low ISO and high sharpness through the use of custom settings.

182: P1 Bird Photography Camera Settings #182

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:02:00 -0400

Learn why shutter priority is the best camera mode for bird photography. Get expert tips on handling lighting changes, and mastering your bird shots.

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181: How to Design a Photo Book That Tells a Story

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:05:00 -0400

From layout to image selection, discover how to create a photo book that flows beautifully and captures lasting memories. Tips for storytelling, design, and printing included.

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180: Choosing the Right Print Media

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:01:00 -0400

Learn when to use glossy, matte, canvas, acrylic, or metal for the best results in style and longevity.

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179: How to Frame Photos Archivally

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

DIY tips for archival photo framing to preserve your prints and save money.

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178: Best Camera Bag Advice: Why Smaller Is Smarter

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:39:00 -0400

Oversized camera backpacks and the social media hype behind them. Learn why smaller, smarter camera bags can save your back and your sanity.

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177: Ditch the Universal Plug Converter

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:45:00 -0400

Practical advice for photographers and frequent flyers alike.

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176: Why You Need Your Tripod’s Center Column

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:48:00 -0400

Learn how to use your center column properly and stop sacrificing practicality for internet myths.

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175: RAW vs. JPEG What's Best for You?

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:01:00 -0400

Discover the pros and cons of each file format, and learn which is best for your photography workflow.

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174: Not All USB Cables Are Created Equal

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:53:00 -0400

Not all USB cables are equal. Learn how to choose the right cable and charger for fast photo transfers and safe charging of your camera, laptop, and gear.

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173: A Guide to Low Light Focus

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:01:00 -0400

Tips for sharp manual focus in low light. Learn why autofocus fails and how to focus better at night using simple camera techniques.

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172: IBIS & the 1/Focal Length Rule

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how IBIS and image stabilization affect the "one over focal length" rule.

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171: Choosing the Right Neutral Density Filter

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how to choose the right ND filter by counting stops and adjusting exposure.

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170: Manually Calculate Exposure in Low Light

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Master ISO, shutter speed, and f-stops for perfect low-light shots without auto mode.

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169: Customizing Your Camera Buttons

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:50:00 -0400

Discover how personalizing your camera’s buttons can improve your shooting efficiency.

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168: Understand Your DOF Button

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:50:00 -0400

Understand what the depth of field button does and how to use it.

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167: What Is Precapture in Photography

Wed, 28 May 2025 08:41:00 -0400

Capture moments before they happen with Pre-Capture mode — ideal for action, wildlife, and fast-moving scenes.

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166: Camera Use in Extreme Temperatures

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how to safely use your camera in extreme hot or cold weather conditions.

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165: Lens Cap Essentials

Wed, 14 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Learn why lens caps are important — and how they help protect your entire gear, not just your lens.

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164: Face Priority for Perfect Focus

Wed, 07 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Mastering face priority: how to use it for perfect focus every time.

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163: Enhancing Photos With AI

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how to use AI in Lightroom to enhance and correct your images for better results.

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162: Watermarks, Metadata, & Photo Rights

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:59:57 -0400

Learn how to protect your photos with embedded copyright info, metadata tips, and smart watermarking strategies.

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161: Problems with Low f/ Stops #161

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:56:00 -0400

Challenges with low aperture lenses.

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160: Problems with High f/ Stop

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:58:00 -0400

Why High f/ Stops can harm your shots.

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159: Best F-Stop for Macro

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:50:00 -0400

Why smaller apertures is key to getting sharp macro shots.

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158: Memory Card Compatibility Issues

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:55:00 -0400

Why your memory card might not work between cameras.

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157: Wide Area Focus Issues

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:49:00 -0500

Why wide area focus isn't work for me anymore.

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156: Prevent Focus Point Shifts

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:34:00 -0500

How to prevent accidental focus point shifts on your camera.

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155: LCD Screen Blackout Fix

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:57:00 -0500

Why your camera's LCD screen keeps turning off and how to fix it.

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154: Perfect Your Camera LCD

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:00 -0500

How to optimize your camera LCD for better photos.

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153: Use Your LCD Screen

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:55:00 -0500

Why you should use your LCD screen.

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152: Choosing a Camera Bag

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:47:00 -0500

How to choose the perfect camera bag.

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151: Choosing a Camera Strap

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:35:00 -0500

How to choose the best camera strap: comfort, security and style.

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150: Post Travel Workflow

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:01:00 -0500

Organizing and backing up your photos after a trip.

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What to Expect on the PL Antarctica Voyage

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:46:01 -0500

What to expect on a Polar Latitudes Antarctica expedition and how you might prepare to get the most out of your photography.

149: Clearer Photos on iPhones & Cameras

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:12:00 -0500

Essential tips for sharper, clearer photos every time you shoot.

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148: Packing for Travel Photography

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

A guide to the must-have camera gear and accessories for travel photography.

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147: Planning Travel & Photography

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:36:00 -0500

Tips for Researching Your Next Destination

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146: Prime Lenses: Not the Holy Grail!

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:11:00 -0500

Why prime lenses, like the 35mm and 85mm, may not be essential for most photographers, especially when versatile zoom lenses can provide greater flexibility and practicality for various shooting situations.

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145: The Nifty Fifty

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:04:00 -0500

Why This Popular Prime Lens Might Not Be for You.

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144: Understanding Your Camera’s Buffer

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:30:00 -0500

The importance of your camera's buffer and practical tips on optimizing your camera’s performance for capturing fast-moving subjects.

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143: How to Pan

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:37:00 -0500

Tips for Capturing Moving Cars and Showing Motion.

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142: How to Photograph Cars

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:04:00 -0500

Tips for photographing cars. Learn how to convey the power and elegance of your subject through lighting, angles, and key details.

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141: Canon's Flexible Value (FV) Mode

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:30:00 -0500

How to use Canon's Fv mode, a new feature that blend manual control with convenience of auto.

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140: Mastering Parade Photography

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:25:00 -0400

Capturing spectators & participants with energy & precision at a parade.

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139: Reading Your Manual

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:28:00 -0400

Why it’s so important to read your manual.

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138: "L" Brackets

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:04:00 -0400

What are the uses for an "L" bracket and who needs to own one.

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137: Quick Release Plates

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Why it’s so important to read your manual.

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136: Image Stabilization

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:02:00 -0400

Why you need image stabilization and what you need to know about it.

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135: Focus Limit Switch

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

What is a focus limit switch and how to use it.

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134: Variable Aperture Lens

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

The difference between variable and fixed aperture lenses.

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133: Choosing a Lens: Feature Face-off.

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

How to decide between lenses with very similar features.

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132: f/2.8 vs f/4.0 Lenses

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

The pros and cons of f/2.8 vs f/4 lenses.

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131: Street Photography: Photographing Strangers

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

What you need to know about photographing people
on the street.

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130: Backing Up In The Field

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Strategies for keeping your images safe while traveling.

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129: 1 Terabyte Memory Cards

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

What you should know about using a single large
capacity card.

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128: When to Replace an Old Camera

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Deciding when it's time to replace an old camera.

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133: Choosing a Lens: Feature vs Feature

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:48:00 -0400

How to decide between lenses with very similar features.

127: Rating Camera Features P2

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

What minor features to consider when buying a new camera.

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126: Rating Camera Features

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:23:00 -0400

How to weigh the value of various camera features when buying a new camera.

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125: Testing Cameras for Optimal Settings

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:06:00 -0400

How to test your camera for the sharpest image possible.

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124: Lens Extenders

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:08:00 -0400

The pros and cons of using lens extenders.

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123: Lens Fog

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:03:00 -0400

Great strategies for eliminating lens fog.

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122: White Balance vs Exposure

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:26:00 -0400

Why poor white balance is often confused with poor exposure.

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121: Are Metering & Focus Tied?

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:03:00 -0400

Get a better understanding of how metering and focus are related.

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120: Understanding Auto Focus

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:11:00 -0400

Get a better understanding auto focus areas & auto focus modes.

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119: Shooting Modes and Metering

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:42:00 -0400

How metering affects Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
& Aperture Priority modes.

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118: The Holy Trinity Isn’t Holy

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:21:00 -0400

How holy is the holy trinity of lenses? What you should know.

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117: Why Convert to Adobe DNG?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:18:00 -0500

What is Adobe DNG and why should you use it?

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116: HDR: How Many Images Do You Need?

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:23:00 -0500

How many brackets to use when doing HDR in Light Room.

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115: Stacking vs Merging in Light Room

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:05:00 -0500

What's the difference between stacking and merging.

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114: Deleting & Removing Files From Light Room

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:06:00 -0500

What it means to delete or remove files in Light Room.

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113: Where Are My Files in Light Room?

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:05:00 -0500

Staying organized in Light Room by importing properly.

112: Separate File Types in LightRoom

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:04:00 -0500

Quick & easy steps to separate jpgs from raw files in Lightroom.

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111: Four Basic Bird Photography Tips

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:09:00 -0500

Four important tips to get you started with bird photography.

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110: How to Change Your Lens

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:16:00 -0500

The best procedure to follow when changing your lens.

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109: Become Proficient With Your Camera.

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:13:00 -0500

Steps you can take to get comfortable with your camera.

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108: How to Choose a Light Box

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 09:10:00 -0500

What to look for when buying a light box.

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107: Understanding Natural Light

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:11:00 -0500

Is natural light the cat’s pajamas of photographic light?

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106: How to Chimp Your Photos

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:04:00 -0500

The proper way to chimp your photos and improve your work.

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105: How Many Shots is Enough?

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:18:00 -0500

How many frames should you be shooting? Is less better?

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104: Using Graduated ND Filters

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

When is the best time to use Graduated ND filters and which filters to use.

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103: When to Stack Photos

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Is it better to take just one shot or stack photos?

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102: When to Use Polarizing Filters

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:29:00 -0500

Is there a better or worse time to use a polarizing filter?

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101: Lightroom Workflow

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0400

The proper workflow for using Lightroom.

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100: The Importance of Photography

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:02:00 -0400

Why everyday photography should be important.

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99: Dead Pixel vs Hot Pixel

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:05:00 -0400

How to tell the difference between a dead pixel vs a hot pixel.

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98: The Third Element

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:43:00 -0400

What it takes to become a great photographer.

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97: Shooting in the Heat

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:05:47 -0400

Things to watch out for when the temperature rises.

96: How to Use a Ring Light

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:02:00 -0500

Using a ring light for Zoom meetings and broadcasting.

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95: Photographing Holiday Lights

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:09:00 -0500

Getting the most out of photographing holiday lights.

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94: Holiday Family Photos

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:30:26 -0500

How to take holiday family photos.

93: Expanding & Compressing Space

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:30:00 -0400

The best ways to expand and compress visual space.

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92: When to Use Spot Metering

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:20:00 -0400

The best and worst times to use spot metering.

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91: Lens Cap... Danger!

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:34:00 -0400

Why not having a lens cap can be a dangerous thing.

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90: Lens Flare

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:02:00 -0400

The causes of lens flare and how to control it.

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89: The Most Important Camera Accessory

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:03:00 -0400

Why lens hoods are important and why you should always have one.

88: Get Started w/ Film Photography

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:03:00 -0400

The basics of how to use a film camera in less than 5 minutes.

87: How To Buy A Used Camera

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:36:00 -0400

What to look for when buying used equipment on the internet.

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86: Do You Need A Fast Lens?

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:34:00 -0400

The pros and cons of fast lenses.

85: How to Clean Your Camera

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:36:00 -0400

How to clean your photography equipment in preparation for a big shoot.

84: How to Use Manual Focus

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:09:00 -0400

Getting the most out of manual focus if you have to use it.

83: How to Shoot a 150-600mm Lens

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:14:14 -0400

Methods, strategies & settings for shooting very long
zoom lenses.

82: Photographing in the Rain

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:56:00 -0400

Strategies for keeping your equipment dry when
photographing in the rain.

81: 3 Popular Photo Gadgets to Avoid

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:23:00 -0400

Very photography popular gadgets you shouldn’t buy.

80: What Else Do You Need In Your Bag?

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:28:00 -0400

The other things you’ll want to have in your camera bag.

79: You Need These in Your Camera Bag

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:17:00 -0400

Some of the best camera gadgets that will make your photography more enjoyable.

78: When to Choose Black & White

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:23:00 -0400

Deciding when to display an image in black & white or color.

77: What is Color Neutrality?

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:49:00 -0400

Understanding the importance of color neutral filters.

76: Staying Warm & Dry While Shooting in the Cold

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:14:00 -0400

Strategies for keeping you and your equipment dry and warm when the temperature drops.

75: How to Use a Lens Collar

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:02:00 -0500

What is a lens collar? And the best ways to use them.

74: The Two Weakest Parts of a Tripod

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:08:00 -0500

What to look out for when buying a budget tripod. The most common points of failure.

73: Video vs Still Tripod Heads

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:42:00 -0500

What’s the difference between video and still tripod heads? Which one should you own?

72: Tripod Leg Locks The Pros and Cons

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:55:00 -0500

What you need to know about tripod leg locks.

71: Avoid These Aperture Settings

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:16:00 -0500

Which apertures to avoid using and why you should avoid them.

70: 2 Shutter Priority Mistakes

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:01:00 -0500

The 2 most common mistakes when using Shutter Priority.

69: 2 Aperture Priority Mistakes

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:03:00 -0500

When shooting Aperture Priority be sure to avoid these
two mistakes.

68: Manual Mode Mistakes

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:01:00 -0500

3 most common mistakes while using manual mode and
how to fix them.

67: How to Get Started with Photography

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:01:00 -0500

How you can get started in photography and up your game.

66: Troubleshooting Spots on Photos

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:27:00 -0500

How to determine the source or black and white spots on your photographs. And how to eliminate them.

65: How to Win Photo Contests

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:48:00 -0400

Practical strategies for winning photo contests.

64: A Warning About Photo Contests

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:23:27 -0400

Why you should be weary of photography contests. Things to look out for.

63: What is the Country Code?

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:22:35 -0400

Why every nature photographer needs to pay attention to the Country Code.

62: Setting a Lens Budget

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:07:00 -0400

When should you spend an extra $1,000 for a lens.

61: How to Fix Exposure Problems

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:06:00 -0400

Why all of your photos are always over or under exposed and how to fix it.

60: How to Properly Meter Exposure

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:57:00 -0400

What to do when your camera is not metering a scene as you expected.

59: How Camera Metering Works

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:04:04 -0400

Understanding Metering and Metering Modes. Incident & reflective meters explained.

58:Lightroom Presets

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:52:11 -0400

How to choose the right Lightroom preset for you photo. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

57: Sharper Night Photos

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:14:00 -0400

Beyond f/stop-shutter speeds, here are some tips to get better night photos.

56: Pros & Cons: Carbon Fiber Tripods

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:04:00 -0400

Should you buy carbon fiber tripods? Ways to make any tripod more stable.

55: Achieve Maximum Bokeh

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:32:00 -0400

How to achieve the most amount of bokeh without a fast lens.

54: Who Needs a Full Frame Camera

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:03:00 -0400

Reasons for and against buying a full frame camera. What you need to know.

53: Bracketing Your Photo

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:50:00 -0400

How and when to bracket your images. (All cameras)

52: Aspect Ratio Explained in 2 Minutes

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:43:57 -0400

What is aspect ratio and which one should you choose?

51: Astro Photography From a City

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:17:34 -0400

How to do astrophotography in the middle of NYC.

50: How to Photograph the Moon & Stars

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:11:30 -0400

Settings and strategies for photographing the Moon, Milky Way & Star Trails

49: How to Use Bulb Mode

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:11:00 -0400

Photographing Fireworks with Bulb Mode.

46: Pros & Cons of a Super Zoom Lens

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:19:02 -0400

Is an all in one Super Zoom lens the right lens for you?

48:How to Photograph Fireworks

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:18:16 -0400

Tips for taking great fireworks photos. Settings and composition.

47: Buying Third Party Lenses

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:01:44 -0400

Things to keep in mind when shopping for a 3rd party lens.

45: Which Lens to Buy Next

Thu, 20 May 2021 11:51:38 -0400

Which lenses you'll want to buy next depends on what you enjoy photographing.

44: Composing Macro Photography

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:39:41 -0400

P3 Simple tips for better macro photography compositions,
especially flowers.

43: How to Achieve Sharper Macro Photos

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:01:54 -0400

P2 Simple steps you can take to insure sharper macro photos.

42: Affordable Macro Lens Alternatives

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:22:00 -0400

P1 Macro Photography. If a macro lens is out of your budget there are alternatives.

41: Photoshop Layers Explained

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:45:08 -0400

A quick explanation of Photoshop layers and it’s uses.

40: How & When to Shoot HDR

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:07:47 -0400

Easily extend your picture’s
dynamic range to create
amazing compositions.

39: When To Start Shooting RAW.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:39:28 -0400

Should ALL photographers be shooting RAW? What is a
RAW file?

38: Why Pinhole Cameras Are Superior!

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:07:57 -0400

A simple but exact explanation of how pinhole cameras work and why they are superior to cameras with lenses!

37: Is Photographing Graffiti Copyright Infringement?

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:14:07 -0400

Did you infringe someone’s copyright? And what to do if YOUR copyright is infringed.

36: Understanding Copyright for Photographers

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:49:58 -0500

Watermarks are not enough to protect your copyright. What you need to know as a photographer.

35: Camera Numbering Options

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:21:00 -0500

How your camera numbering options work.

34: What Does 9999 Mean on a Camera?

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:49:36 -0500

The problem with mega size memory cards.

33: Bird Photography Camera Settings

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:32:19 -0500

Suggested camera settings for
bird photography

32: Technical Real Estate Photography Tips

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:31:00 -0500

Settings you’ll need to know when doing real estate photography.

31: Exterior Real Estate Photography Tips

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:02:00 -0500

Simple tips to improve your exterior real estate photography.

30: Simple Real Estate Photography Tips (Interiors)

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:57:00 -0500

Easy steps you can take to improve the quality of your interior real estate photography.

29: What is Micro Contrast?

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:04:50 -0500

Is micro contrast a real thing? A discussion about what affects sharpness in a lens.

28: Advantages of Short Flange Back Distance.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:11:17 -0500

Why the short flange back distance in mirrorless cameras is advantageous & what you need to know before importing DSLR lenses to a mirrorless camera.

27: Bird Photography Field Guide

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:52:37 -0500

What you need to know and bring as you head outdoors to photograph birds.

26:DSLR to Mirrorless Migration

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:52:35 -0500

What you need to know before saying good-bye to your DSLR.

25:Why iPhones Are Better Than DSLR

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:09:12 -0500

Are smartphones really better than cameras? Maybe.

24: 3 Tips for Great Bird Photography

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:04:00 -0500

The three most important things you need to know as a beginner bird photographer.

23: Straight Out of Camera

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:54:42 -0500

As the debate rages on about what qualifies as photography, I'll share my opinion on whether getting a photo "Straight Out of Camera" is a worthy goal or simply a stupid idea.

22: Substitute Tripod

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:20:52 -0500

What to do when you need a tripod but don't have one handy.

21: Do you Need Image Stabilzation?

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:36:00 -0500

What is image stabilization and how does it work. Learn when to use it and when to turn it off.

20: The Difference Between Depth of Field and Focus

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:34:00 -0400

Focus, bokeh, diffraction errors and flare; their causes and how you can take advantage of the physics of light.

19: What You Need to Know about Polarizing Filters

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:32:00 -0400

How polarizing filters work and when to use them.

18: Six Causes of Blurry Photos

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:07:02 -0400

Methods for detecting and correcting blurry photographs.

17: The Best Way to Choose the Right Shutter Speed

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:38:32 -0400

How to determine the optimal shutter speed for any situation. Hint: 1/60 is not the right answer.

16: How to Find Infinity Focus

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:21:00 -0400

Get a better understanding of infinity focus and how to find infinity focus.

15: How to Focus in Low Light

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:04:00 -0400

Strategies for focusing in low light when autofocus fails.

14: Organizing Digital Photos for Publication (Part 3/3)

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:08:00 -0400

Strategies on how to organize your for final publication. Using Lightroom Collections & Smart Collection

13: Strategies for Editing Your Digital Photos (Part 2/3)

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:55:24 -0400

How to edit thousands of images down to just the best ones.

12: Strategies for Organizing Your Digital Photos (Part 1/3)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:40:06 -0400

How to organize your images: from the camera to the computer.

11: Photographic Composition - Where to Start

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:53:00 -0400

How to get your composition to the next level and where to start, and it's not the rule of thirds or leading lines or the Fibonacci rule either.

10: Understanding B/W & Color Composition

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:10:53 -0400

A few things you need to consider when composing a black and white or color photograph.

9: How to Learn Composition

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:20:02 -0400

How to learn photographic composition, and it’s not the rule of thirds or the Fibonacci rule.

8: How to Backup Your Digital Photos

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:03:14 -0400

Best practices for storing your digital photos and different ways of backing up.

7: Internal vs External Hard drives

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 10:57:52 -0400

Understand the differences between internal vs external hard drives. What kind of drive is safest for storing your digital photos.

6: Memory Cards - Best Practices

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 13:15:55 -0400

How to choose the right memory card for your camera and how to get the most out of your card.

5: Two Memory Card Slots - Photo Tips

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:47:18 -0400

How to use 2 memory card slots in your camera and whether or not you need it.