7(ish) Advanced Evernote Pro Tips
I’m excited to finally get this post knocked out. It’s been a long time coming, and frankly, ended up being much longer than I had planned. But, I’ve been using Evernote for longer than almost everyone I know, have developed some creative solutions to problems and think what I have to share is truly unique. […]
Photography This Week: Deep Dive Edition
Since we took a look at my top three tips earlier in the week in a short post, I thought it’d be helpful to add some context to those. We get a little bit smarter about how light works at the golden hour, improve our framing and avoid some of the most common mistakes. Breathtaking […]
3 Dead Simple Tips For Better Photos
These kind of posts are all over the place, probably overvalued at a dime a dozen. I’m not writing my own in order to add to the noise; rather, these are three things that have actually helped me improve my images. Know What Time of Day to Shoot The golden hour is obviously the most […]
Where’s the Weekly Opportunity Post?
I know you’re asking yourself, “Where’s the weekly opportunity post?” As a new, growing blog, I’m trying a variety of content tactics and watching carefully to see what is catching traction. Content creation takes an enormous amount of time, and the strategy behind these local roundups was to be able to quickly produce and publish content […]
Photography This Week: Productivity Edition
Been a lot on here lately about being productive, and I suspect we’ll see more of that content in the future, so this week, let’s look at some advice on how to stay productive as a freelance photographer. There’s some great advice about scheduling, tips for maintaining focus and insight into managing your energy level […]
Explainer: What is Depth of Field in Photography?
Definition: the distance from the lens where objects appear in-focus and sharply rendered. One of the most basic elements of photography composition is depth of field. You can use depth of field for artistic purposes, to draw attention to certain areas and calculate the sharpest possible distance for your photo. How to Use Depth of […]
3 Evernote Tips To Automate & Increase Your Productivity
Evernote’s Power in Combination With Automation Platforms We all know Evernote is pretty powerful on its own. I often call it my “life dashboard,” as it records so much of what goes on in my life. My task list, my reading list, even my business cards all live in Evernote. What’s cool, though, is how […]
Weekly Photo Opportunities Mar 8 to 14: Keep Waiting Edition
We’re sort of lopsided this week in terms of scheduling, but that’s ok, since it doesn’t look like anyone’s going to want to leave their homes in the beginning part of the week. Gardener’s Focus: An Orchid-Filled Greenhouse 3/13/15 Explore the greenhouse at Hillwood Estate, one of the most picturesque corners of DC in its […]
Photography This Week: Travel Photography Edition
In an effort to pretend the ground outside isn’t covered in a sheet of ice (it is), we’re going to go ahead and look at some travel photography best practices. Most of us probably don’t have trips planned at this time of the year, but we know they’re upcoming, and since we’re all very good […]
Damn the man! Don’t upgrade your kit lens!
What is a kit lens? That’s the lens that came with your DSLR when you bought it. I’m guessing you didn’t buy a “camera only” model, because if you did and you’re not clear on what a kit lens is, you’re probably pretty confused about picture quality right now. Among several other things. Both Canon and Nikon […]