Edward Mendes: Seeing the Light

When I see a photograph that really knocks me off my feet there is always one element of the image that stands out beyond everything else, the light.  Light is essential in the creation of any photograph and even more so in the creation a great one. Think about the images you see every day, [...]

Edward Mendes: Quiet Light

I’m always on the search for perfect light.  While the intense colorful red and orange hues of a “perfect” sunset are great for big grand landscapes, the iconic “Grandscape” isn’t always the image I turn my lens towards.  Much of the beauty of the world around us is found in the smaller element of the [...]

Adam Barker – Understanding your DSLR

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a blushing greenhorn, you’ll no doubt nod your head in agreement to this statement: understanding the basic functions of your digital SLR is crucial to capturing five-stay imagery.  Short and sweet – there it is. If a wall full of stunning enlargements or a portfolio of published work is [...]

Michael Freeman – Filling the bucket

Exposure is basic. Very basic. The shutter speed and the aperture determine how much light reaches the sensor, and the ISO setting determines how sensitively the sensor will react. Moreover, all cameras these days have automatic exposure, and most photographers use it. It seems easy enough, and most of the time it is. But some [...]