Category Archives: Photography Basics

CHANGE YOUR STATE OF MIND

Posted on March 26, 2013 by UPstrap crew

For some time now I could not find a comfortable walking groove with a large camera and lens. I am 64 and hauling a large camera and a bag of lenses is no longer an easy task. I find that … Continue reading →

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POINT OF VIEW

Posted on February 12, 2013 by UPstrap crew

A wise photographer told me  ”when you can’t seem to find the photo. . . turn around or come in from a different angle”   Where is the light in reference to the subject.  Here is an example. During a … Continue reading →

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PHOTOGRAPHY AND MONEY

Posted on September 16, 2012 by UPstrap crew

  Photography can be expensive.   I love my Nikon 70-200 2.8 lens but I am not fond of hauling it unless I am very serious and have a specific purpose and shot in mind that I know will require … Continue reading →

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FIND A UNIQUE POINT OF VIEW

Posted on September 16, 2012 by UPstrap crew

Making a good photo that tells a story usually takes some thought.  It is rare to pull your camera up and go snap, snap and have a unique photograph.   This business of pulling the camera up fast and blasting … Continue reading →

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FILM VS. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Posted on August 9, 2012 by UPstrap crew

I still like film but it is a major pain.  The upside if film is it slows you down.   With 36 frames you tend to think the shot through and frame it better before you press the shutter.   … Continue reading →

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WEATHER

Posted on August 9, 2012 by UPstrap crew

I was at the Santa Fe Photo Workshops. Arthur Meyerson was teaching.  Arthur is a great photographer from Houston Texas.   It was raining in Santa Fe that day.  Our usual workshop schedule was to break for lunch then go … Continue reading →

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360 DEGREES OF SEEING

Posted on August 9, 2012 by UPstrap crew

  Jay Maisel tells a story about working on a photograph in front of him only to have his wife suggesting he turn around.   There was a far better photograph behind him.  The point of this is becoming aware … Continue reading →

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GOING OUT EMPTY

Posted on August 9, 2012 by UPstrap crew

    Jay Maisel is, in my opinion, perhaps the greatest living photographer.  I am honored to know him.   Jay is a fantastic teacher, a wonderful person, has a great sense of humor and shares major tips on becoming a good … Continue reading →

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GOOD COLOR BAD COLOR

Posted on August 9, 2012 by UPstrap crew

    Colors evoke emotion.  The advertising companies know the colors that evoke those emotions.  Here is an example.  A headshot of a model, the same headshot, very close to the same expression but the color of her hat and … Continue reading →

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ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FESTIVAL

Posted on August 9, 2012 by UPstrap crew

  Every year there is a hot air balloon festival in Albuquerque.   There is color galore! Photographers eye candy.  As the sun comes up the pilots start to inflate the balloons.  The beautiful early morning light that lasts just … Continue reading →

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