Tidbit Tuesdays Episodes

Episode 30: Have you heard that using the histogram is a better way to assess exposure than your camera’s metering system? Are you still a bit confused on how to properly use the histogram, and it means to expose to the right (ETTR) or expose to the left (ETTL)? Do you know the difference between the luminosity and RGB histograms and what each can tell you about your exposure? In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I breakdown what histograms are, how to read them, and how to use them to assess your exposur...

Episode 28: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answer a listener question about camera backpacks - specifically waterproof (not just water-resistant) camera backpack options. I also give some tips on how to protect your camera gear while spending time in the great outdoors. Enjoy! OPS Article: Gear You Need for Outdoor Photography OPS Video: How to Protect Your Camera in Bad Weather OPS Video: Camera Bag Hack Episode 17: Exploration, Conservation, and Empathy With Charles Bergman North American Nat...

Episode 26: In today’s short Tidbit Tuesday, I share six photography tips that will help you create amazing images of fall foliage. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: OPS Article: How to Photograph Stunning Fall Colors: A Complete Guide Episode 2: Should You Buy Photography Filers? Episode 18: Let’s Talk about Light New England Fall Color Prediction Sites: Yankee Magazine: https://newengland.com/ Fall Foliage Reports: https://leafpeepers.com/ New England Foliage: http://newenglandfoliage.net/ Product...

Episode 24: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answer a listener question about how to deal with scenes with high dynamic range, such as a sunrise or sunset image. What is dynamic range? Do you expose for the shadows, highlights, or both? What’s a stop of light? I answer these questions and provide five tips on how to capture images with high dynamic range. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Episode 2: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained Episode 15: How to Safely Explore the Outdoo...

Episode 22: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answer listener questions about planning images and my decision to switch to mirrorless. We chat about: Four categories of information to consider when planning an image Apps and resources for image planning The benefits of *not* planning images or compositions My decision to switch from a DSLR to mirrorless camera system Pros and cons of switching to mirrorless LINKS MENTIONED: PhotoPills Friday Video Series Episode 14: Travel and Pac...

Episode 18: Light creates everything we see - colors, contrast, shapes, lines, etc., and therefore learning how to “see” light is an essential step in creating more compelling images. So, in this Tidbit Tuesday, I break down the different characteristics of light, how to effectively use whatever light you have, and how light shapes the mood of a scene or subject. LINKS MENTIONED: Episode 2: Should You Buy Filters? Photography Filters Explained Episode 16: What to Photograph on Overcast, Grey ...

Episode 16: Do gloomy grey days bring you the photography blues? When the sky is drab and the light is blah, it can be hard to be inspired to get out to do some photography. But, even in these conditions, there are plenty of compositional opportunities. In this short Tidbit Tuesday episode, I chat about how to think about light, the benefits of photographing on overcast days, and share potential subjects that work well in flat even light. LINKS MENTIONED: Episode 13: Creative Self-Expression,...

Episode 14: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I share some tips and reminders on packing and traveling with your camera gear. It can be tempting to pack everything to keep your options open, but bringing it all may be unnecessary and even impractical given your mode of transportation. I share five questions that have helped me determine what gear is actually necessary to bring on a photography trip and to find that balance between what I *want* to bring and what I *need* to bring. These tips will he...

Episode 12: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday episode, I answer two listener questions about how to get sharp images and discuss four key steps to nailing focus in landscape and nature images. We discuss autofocus settings, depth of field, hyperfocal distance, image stabilization, and more! Then, in response to another listener's question, I give my perspectives on sharing locations and what to consider when trying to decide whether it is ethical or appropriate to do so. I hope the discussion gives y...

Episode 10: Do you have days when you feel burnt out or totally stuck in a photography slump? Do you ever feel like your creative juices are just all dried up? Or nothing feels exciting to photograph? I know I do. In this episode, I share five ways to help you get through the photography doldrums and back to feeling inspired about your work. And then, I answer some of your submitted questions. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Music clip: Diana Krall performing Pick Yourself Up. (C) 2007 The Verve M...

Episode 8: Do you struggle to find compelling compositions in a grand landscape? This week’s Tidbit Tuesday episode was inspired by one of our podcast listeners who wanted some tips for creating compositions of wide-open scenes. I share a four-step thought process that helps me to identify unique and compelling images, regardless of whether it is a grand landscape or a small scene. I hope it helps you out as well! LINKS MENTIONED: Make your own composition card: download Composition Card Tem...

Episode 6: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I share five quick tips on how to protect yourself from contracting a tick-borne illness after spending time in nature. Ticks are prevalent all over the world, and while their bites are sometimes harmless, they can also transmit pathogens that cause pretty debilitating diseases. Preventing bites in the first place can go a long way in keeping you safe from these little critters. I then answer one of our listener’s questions on the topic of where to focus ...

Episode 4: This Tidbit Tuesday is a little more philosophical in nature as I answer two of our listener questions around photo manipulation - whether that is done in the field or in the digital darkroom. Is there a difference between photo editing and photo manipulation? And if so, where’s the line? Who makes that call? Should you disclose when you have manipulated an image? What are the implications if you do or don’t? Learn how this debate has transpired over the relatively short life of photo...

Episode 2: Welcome to our first Tidbit Tuesday episode, where I give you practical photography tips or outdoor advice and answer your submitted questions. Today, we talk about filters used in outdoor photography, which also relates to two of our listener questions. I explain the four different types of filters commonly used in outdoor photography, the three that I think are the ones worth having, how and when to use them, what to look for when choosing a filter, and some recommendations. So if ...