Photographing Kids

Photographing children can be a very challenging task for any photographer. I’ve never been comfortable with handling small children or newborn babies. I can say with confidence that my children are my kid models. I love photographing them because they are my kids. I didn't have a lot of photographs done when I was growing up. My kids are lucky to have a photographer for a dad, I guess.They will always be able to look back visually on their childhood.Posing KidsThe best pose I've found Read more [...]
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May 7th!

May 7th A Special Day?May 7th, there are important things in history linked to this day. Everyone has a special day or a day that means something to them. I have many of those days because I'm getting older and there are a lot of special people in my life. History has brought May 7th some moments that are unforgettable and some not so bright moments.May 7th days that have made history.1974 – West German Chancellor Willy Brandt resigns. 1986 – Canadian Patrick Morrow became the first person Read more [...]
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SB-900 A Powerful Light

The SB-900 is a powerful Nikon speedlight. In the past year of using this light I have grown to love it and it's become my 'go-to' light. What makes this light so great in my opinion is the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS).Nikon has made their speedlights simple to use with the Nikon cameras. The SB-900 can be used as a trigger using monitor pre-flashes to send information to another Nikon speedlight.i-TTL ModeUsing i-TTL mode is fairly simple. Information the flash gathers from monitor Read more [...]
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Insta-Tips for Instagram

I’m sure, by now, you all are somewhat familiar with the popular photo sharing app Instagram. I believe what has made Instagram very popular is the ability to share images in many different ways using filters. Until now, Instagram was exclusive to iPhone users making many Android users drool. As we all should know, Instagram is now available to Android users. Some people refuse to see Instagram as an important Social Media network. Some people also seem to think, snapping unartistic photographs Read more [...]
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Introducing The Digital Photography Era Forum

If you follow this blog, you already know that I have opened a forum for the Digital Photography Era. I want to officially introduce you all to the Digital Photography Era Forum. When I became interested in taking my photographic vision to the next level, I read any and everything I could find about photography. I read books, blogs, and forums that guided me in the right direction. I still read books, blogs, and forums. Photographers should never lose the desire to learn and improve Read more [...]
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