When and When Not to Use Auto and Manual

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

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

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?”

“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

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...

How to Ensure Your Wedding is Captured Smoothly

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

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...