Photography is named wrong
The word "Photography", as many people know is from Greek roots basically meaning light writing or light painting{{1}} However I think the art should be called "Photoandrias{{2}}" meaning "light sculpture" When…
Amazon Links
I have decided to set up an affiliate link to Amazon.ca What does this mean? You may notice a banner add on the right. If you click on this, any…
Flash Triggers
I just received a set of cheap Yongnuo RF-603N Wireless Flash Triggers. I am actually surprised at the quality. Especially for the price. I haven't taken any exciting photos yet,…
Cruisin
I went out for a cruise with a friend of mine in his Porsche Roadster and I took my camera and 20mm along... [flagallery gid=6] You can see a full…
Stock site down
The joys of new software. Apparently there was an update to the software I use on my stock photography site that broke pretty much everything... I am not sure if…
Night Sky
Last weekend was supposed to be the peak of the Persieds Meteor shower. My daughter and I went out to see what wee can see, and found out a few…
Portraiture
I have been asked to help a friend start and run a portrait studio. First and foremost of course is attracting clients, but we also need to figure out the…
Improving your Photography
This video may be boring for non artist types, but if you want to get better, it raises some great points... If you want to get better, practice, practice, practice.…
Buskers
A couple of new images from the weekend. Shadows were a bugger to deal{{1}} with, but I like this result. I know at least one of these people is a…
Timing
There is an old kids joke that goes something like. "Ask me what the key to comedy is..." Then, before your victim finishes their question, you blurt out "timing!" Timing…