New Camera? Now What?

It’s exciting getting your very first digital camera. Whether you have a DSLR, Mirrorless or even a point and shoot, learning it can be overwhelming. At times, it’s okay to put it in auto mode. As long as you are taking pictures, you are going to keep getting better. In fact, as I was learning […]

Removing Glare from Eyeglasses in Lightroom

Whenever you use a very large light on a subject wearing eye glasses, you’re likely to run into a problem with glare on the glasses. The is simply a reflection of the light in the glasses. I do my best to mitigate this problem by moving the subject, the light, and my camera, but sometimes […]

NASA’s Virtual Safety Net Crashes Rogue Drones Before They Enter No-Fly Zones

With the number of drones consistently on the rise, as well as the number of dangerous accidents and security breaches, NASA has decided to take a shot at keeping the flying devices in check. The ‘safety net in a box’ seems like a promising solution, overcoming the biggest disadvantage of current systems, but has its […]

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German Court Rules It Illegal to Possess Nude Photos of Your Ex

It’s no secret that many couples these days capture intimate photos during their relationship, but what should happen with those photos once the couple breaks up? In a decision that could criminalize millions of men (and some women), a German judge ruled that a man must delete nude photos of his ex-girlfriend. According to the […]

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Annoyed At Apples Photos Auto Launch? Here Is A Simple Way To Stop It

Mac users are probably familiar with the how Apple Photos launch when you connect a device to your computer. And not jest digital cameras. Every. Single. Device. Apple probably did this to “help” you import your photos to the “right” program, but this behavior can be pretty annoying if you are using anything but Apple Photos […]

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Shooting Personal Projects

A great way to challenge yourself and enhance your skills is to shoot some personal projects. Here is an opportunity to stretch your imagination. Building sets, buying props, coordinating wardrobe, scouting locations and casting talent are all part of the process of shooting your personal projects. When you apply all these things, your ideas will […]

Use A Dog Bone To Mount A Strobe On Any Trunk, Beam, Pole Or Branch

If you are doing a lot of outdoor shooting using hot shoe strobes, you need to find a way to place them in three dimensional space. Of course, the trivial way is to use a light stand. But if you shoot in anything other than an open space, photographer Chris Cameron has a nice tip to […]

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Reader Photos Roundup: December 27, 2015

It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group. Check out the rest of the photos below. Clicking on the photos will take you to its Flickr page where you can read more about the shot, […]

Photo of the Day: Untitled

Category: Street. Photograph: “Untitled” by David Ingraham (username “David Ingraham” on Flickr). Originally shared on the Photofocus Flickr community right here. Why I picked this image: This image is a great example of a classic street photo that we have seen since the early days fo street photography. The square frame is filled with action on […]