by Trent Sizemore | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog, Technique
I wouldn’t be able to tell you the number of times that patience has paid off in my wildlife photography. I also couldn’t tell you the number of times I’ve seen wildlife interrupted by impatient photographers willing to do anything to get the shot....
by Trent Sizemore | Dec 17, 2017 | Blog, Technique
Your camera is simply a tool you use to create the photograph you have in your mind. Like any tool, you will get the best results out of it when you know how to use it like an extension of your hand. Knowing your camera also helps you to not be afraid of it, and...
by Trent Sizemore | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog, Technique
One of the biggest reasons I hear for why photographers avoid processing their images is that it takes too much time. If you’re spending more than a few minutes to process a single image, you’re probably overdoing it. The tips below will help you cut down...
by Trent Sizemore | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog, Technique
Contrast is one of the eight principles of design – a set of tools you can use to create an intentional piece of art. (The others include pattern, emphasis, proportion, rhythm, harmony, and balance.) You may find evidence of all the principles in your photos,...
by Trent Sizemore | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog, Technique
Imagine you’re photographing a bear alongside a dozen other photographers. Everyone is getting essentially the exact same photo, so how is yours going to stand out? Composition. Not to say that most photographers aren’t taking composition into...
by Trent Sizemore | Dec 1, 2017 | Blog, Technique
Exposing to the right has two big benefits: Reducing noise Maximizing dynamic range “The right” refers to exposing your image brighter so it gets pushed to the right side of the histogram. If you aren’t sure how to read a histogram, it’s...
