(In case you aren’t familiar with HDR photography, check out this tutorial) I messed around with the Nikon this morning and learned a lot about exposure and such.  There’s a ton to learn but it’s actually really interesting to me. Here are two example photos.  On the bottom is the one that is HDR merged [...]

Flash must be off. Menu > Release Mode > Continuous

Denotes exposure mode: P: Programmed Auto – camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended when there is little time to adjust camera settings. S: Shutter-Priority Auto – camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure A: Aperture-Priority Auto – camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure M: Manual – you control both [...]

Only available in P, S, A modes and most effective with center-weighted or spot metering. Matrix (default): Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to distribution brightness, color, distance, and composition for natural results. Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic meter for [...]

Used for shots with high-contrast.  The camera evaluates various aspects of the scene and applies the appropriate processing: reduces exposure highlights, shadows and mid-tones are then adjusted achieves optimal brightness “Active” will adjusts the exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, whereas regular D-Lighting option in the Retouch menu optimizes dynamic range in images [...]

My friend and photographer Julian Brayson sends me email forwards from time to time and they are usually related to photography and usually pretty good.  Check out my favorites from his last email: Julian does some amazing artwork himself.  His current mood is painting people’s pets.  You’ve gotta check out some of Julian Brayson’s work.  [...]

Last year I attended a conference in Seattle where 4 local business celebs had an open forum to discuss small business and the lessons they have learned over the years.  They were Mike O’Brien of O’Brien Auto Group, radio personality Bob Rivers, Flip This House creator Richard Davis, and Schick Shadel’s Pat O’Day. Here are [...]

OK, so Tom Perkins autobiography is a bit of a yawner.  Or maybe I was just in the mood for some fiction for a change… whatever excuses I can come up with, I’ve gotta admit, I really enjoyed reading Twilight.  If you haven’t heard of this book/movie yet, you are officially out of touch with [...]

Wow, I’d love to play this one!  You can only get to the tee box via helicopter…