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Inside My Camera Bag Part 3 - Camera Bags & Other Accessories
This week’s video is the final part in our 3 part series where I take you behind the scenes and give you a guided tour of what’s inside my camera bag.
In this week’s video, I’m going to talk about the actual camera bags I use (all 3 of ‘em!) and the other accessories / random bits and bobs that I don’t perhaps use on a regular basis.
Underneath the video, you’ll find links to absolutely everything I mention in the video, plus a link to my free photography class “Pro Tricks for Professional Level Photos”, where I teach you how to make your images look professional, no matter what gear you have! You’ll also find links to watch Part 1 and 2 of this series.
So, are you ready for Part 3? Let’s dive in!
Inside My Camera Bag Part 2 - The Lenses
Want to learn what lenses I have in my camera bag, when I would use each one, AND see some sample photos from each lens?
This is Part 2 of the 3 part series “what’s in my camera bag” where I’m giving you a behind the scenes, guided tour of my photography equipment.
In part one I spoke about my camera body and my shooting accessories - the things that actually do make it into my camera bag on a regular basis. So if you missed that and you want to watch it, go back one post and you’ll see it :)
Today, we’re going to tackle my lens collection, and I’ll be sharing what I have, when I use it each lens, and giving you a few example photos of each one.
In the description under the video you’ll find links to all these lenses, and that’s also where you’ll find a link to our free photography class, where I teach pro tricks for professional level photos, so that you can get pro level photos regardless of the gear you have.
Because, above all, remember gear does not make the photo -you do - your gear simply gives you more options and choices! If you don’t learn how to use light, composition, change camera settings and so on, your images just won’t have that WOW effect you’re looking for, regardless of which lens you use.
So, we’ve got 7 lenses to get through today, so click play on the video to find out what they all are, and see the sample images!
Inside My Camera Bag Part 1 - Camera & Shooting Accessories
This week’s video is Part 1 of a 3 part series where I’m going to take you behind the scenes and give you a guided tour of my photography equipment!
Today I’m going to cover my camera body and shooting accessories, part 2 will be all about lenses (all 7 of them!) and part 3 will be the actual camera bags and other accessories that I don’t perhaps use on a regular basis.
Underneath the video, you’ll find links to all the gear I mention in the video, and a link to my free photography class “Pro Tricks for Professional Level Photos”, where I teach you how to make your images look professional, no matter what gear you have!
So, are you ready? Let’s go!
Q&A: When is it OK to use Auto Mode on Your Camera?
Have you ever wondered whether it's ever okay to take a photo in auto mode?
If so that is a question that we're answering today! This is a question that that was posted on my Instagram feed, and I know that many of you have the exact same question, so I wanted to come in and make sure that answer it for you.
As usual, there are 2 ways to enjoy this post - watching the video is your best bet (and it’s only 6 minutes long!) but if reading is more your thang, then scroll on down for the highlights.
My Photography Journey: Pam & Roxy The Kitty
I know you all love when we have a photographer “case study” on the blog, so I know you are going to appreciate this one, featuring Pam and the infamous Roxy the Kitty! We’ve all grown to love both Pam and Roxy in our Auto to Awesome student group - Pam is so wonderfully positive and helpful (she’s always there with a kind word for new students) and of course, we all get a kick out of seeing Roxy the trail blazing cat!
Although Auto to Awesome is geared toward “people” photography, you can definitely take those skills and apply them to different types of photography, which is exactly what Pam has done with her beautiful pet and nature photography (and her husband is a great model too!) Without further ado, I’ll hand you over to Pam to give the story of her photography journey….
How To Take A Self Portrait
Want to know how to take a self portrait, either with your DSLR or mirrorless camera? Then you are in the perfect place!
In this post I’m going to go over exactly what equipment you’ll need, how to set everything up, and how to take your self portrait, step-by-step. Plus I'm going to be sharing tips and ideas along the way to help you get best results, so be sure to watch right until the end.
As usual, the best way to experience this post is to watch the video, because there’s more info on there, but if you prefer to read, then scroll on down for the basic instructions.
Ready? Hit play on the video below to learn how to take a self portrait, step by step:
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It's been quite a few years now since I made the switch from Aperture Priority Mode to shooting in Manual Mode, and it was one of the BEST things I ever did to improve my photography skills.
It was like a whole new world opened up to me, and I started TRULY understanding exposure, and in turn, getting the images that I wanted.
Of course, there was a lot to learn, and there are some things I wish I had known before I started!
So, here are 10 things about shooting in Manual Mode that you might just wish you knew…