Author Archives: ShutterBug

Arca Swiss Quick Link Set Review

Posted on October 5, 2021 by ShutterBug

pay per click advertising Arca Swiss’s “Quick Link Set” is a duo of lightweight plates that go between your tripod and your tripod head, letting you attach and detach the head quickly. I’ve been using the Quick Link Set recently … Continue reading →

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What to Photograph When There’s Nothing to Photograph

Posted on September 30, 2021 by ShutterBug

I’m on the annual Photography Life fall colors workshop with Nasim, and our group ran into a tricky photographic situation this morning. A beautiful mountain overlook was completely blocked by clouds at sunrise, ruining any photos we had in mind. … Continue reading →

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Ultra-Large Format Cameras: When 300mm Is a Wide Lens

Posted on September 26, 2021 by ShutterBug

There’s no real upper limit to how large a camera sensor or film can be. “Full frame” cameras are smaller than medium format digital, which itself falls behind most medium format film – and so on. At the high end … Continue reading →

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How to Take Better Photographs Outdoors

Posted on September 23, 2021 by ShutterBug

I recently covered how to take better photographs indoors when dealing with low light conditions. Today, I’ll focus on the opposite situation: outdoor photography, where the light may be over-abundant. This article explains the most common problems you’ll find in outdoor photography … Continue reading →

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September in Washington, DC…..

Posted on September 21, 2021 by ShutterBug

Happy to be with a workshop group in Washington, DC. I have worked in Washington a lot, but it has always been on directed, specific assignments. Never have I been able to do a wander with a camera, which I … Continue reading →

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