When and When Not to Use Auto and Manual
Auto verses manual. It's one of the most common debates in the photography world, especially for beginners. Cutting to the chase, I'll give you the number of shoots where I used auto mode for even a single shot: 0. In all of the shoots I've done, I've never used it....
Less is More
At one of my old corporate jobs, our CEO had several sayings to keep us motivated. But one in particular that has withstood the test of time in my mind is "less is more." And now, it's a principle I live by. Because in photography, it applies to many aspects of the...
Mastering Natural Light
Every photographer starts somewhere. Many of them, myself included, take the "offer to photograph your friend's family in the park" route. It's easy, and it works. At least, when you are a beginner. But what about when you start to photograph real clients? Now that...
“Can You Also Do Video?”
Periodically when talking to new clients, they sometimes ask if I can also provide video as well. In the past when I was just starting out, I had obliged. Although (and I made this clear to them before the event), it was either handled footage from my professional...
The $1,000 Wedding Photographer…There’s a Catch
In searching for a photographer for your special day, the prices are probably the first thing you look at. You see one for $3,000, $4,000, and then...just around $1,000? For 2-3 seconds, you'll jump for joy in thinking you found a steal and can use those savings...
Everyone Owns a Camera Now – And No, Photographers Aren’t Becoming Obsolete
At some point in the last ten years, you've probably heard someone mention it in some way: does everyone having a camera in their pocket eliminate the need for a photographer? The short answer is no...but if you're reading this, it's probably because you want more...
How to Ensure Your Wedding is Captured Smoothly
No matter who you are, statistically you probably know at least one person who got back botched wedding photos. After all of the stress, energy and money they spent planning the most important day of their lives, now they can't even reminisce on it without getting...
Seeing Eye to Eye with Your Subjects
Chances are, if you're just starting out your photography journey, you've already asked family and friends if they want any family photos. It's not a bad place to start, given that you have more leeway in comparison with a paying client you don't know. I'm a part of...
Photographer Brandon Fox Honored as Finalist at Ventura County Community’s Choice Awards
Brandon Fox Photography recognized among Ventura’s best for next-day delivery and authentic storytelling FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VENTURA, CA — October 20, 2025. Ventura-based photographer Brandon Fox was honored as a Top Finalist at the 2025 Ventura County Community’s...
A Hard Truth About Doing Event Photography — and How to Overcome It
At my day job, I was part of the committee that helped organize the company events. When we were approaching our annual holiday party, I had offered to photograph it. My colleague on the committee, while appreciating the gesture, politely turned me down in the spirit...