Good photographs are a record of an instant told in a dramatic fashion. It is all about situations that may require different equipment and a different perspective. Follow some situational techniques from our expert Photographer,Richard Burke.
Photojournalism usually refers to a type of journalism in which the picture is used to tell a story or express a position. Photojournalists frequently work with writers who Read More
I went to see the Rolling Stones at Giants Stadium and was amazed to see all the flashes go off in the upper tiers of the stadium as the band took the stage. What were Read More
We all love children--and especially love our own children. Fifty years ago, photography was saved for the occasional family portrait or outing. Nowadays, we begin Read More
There are currently about 75 million dogs living in the United States. About 70,000 cats and dogs are born each day in the U.S. We read every day about the abuses that come Read More
If you live where I live, it is quite common to see black bears especially in the early spring and fall. I met a bear hunter in the woods while walking my dog on a Sunday. Read More
I have always thought that planting a spring garden is the ultimate statement of hope. You plant the bulbs deep in the ground and they get covered with snow and leaves. For Read More
Winter snow can be a challenge for a photographer. Winter light is “cooler” in nature and the bright reflections from snow and ice tend to make the final image too Read More
There will be times that you'll want to get closer to photograph an object than your lens will allow. All lenses have a minimum focusing distance, and if you get too close, Read More
When photographing animals, people, cars or anything in motion, it is normal to use a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion. In most cases this will yield the best Read More
Photography exposures are controlled by three main functions. ISO or film speed, shutter speed and aperture control the amount of light to produce a properly exposed Read More
Light travels in waves. When light strikes an object it is modified by the object. Light is absorbed by dark objects and reflected by objects like water, glass or rocks. To Read More
I once met a man working in a public garden in Maui, who was originally from Pennsylvania, and I asked him what it was like to live on Maui. He calmly replied, “Its Read More
Disneyworld is a wonderful place to go for a family vacation. I have been there on business, with my wife and with our whole family--and all have been positive experiences. Read More
I worked for a Belgian company for a number of years and was lucky enough to travel to Belgium and other countries frequently. I have also vacationed there with my family Read More
We are very fortunate to live in the United States where we have two oceans, numerous lakes and mountains and a variety of desert areas. Taking a vacation to the desert is Read More
When my daughter was about 12, she started to take English riding lessons with my wife at a stable near Montclair, New Jersey. For years, they tried to get me to ride with Read More
Quebec Province in Canada is a wonderful travel adventure and for those of us in the eastern United States it is very accessible by car. Montréal is just an 8-hour drive Read More
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