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Tidbit Tuesdays

Photo Editing vs Photo Manipulation: Is There a Limit? [REMIX]

March 15, 2022

Episode 50: This (remixed) 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…

Tidbit Tuesdays

How to Stay Safe While Hiking Alone

March 1, 2022

Episode 48: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I share some tips on how to be safe while hiking and doing photography alone. It’s a question I get often, so I hope these tips help you feel more prepared and comfortable when you tre…

Tidbit Tuesdays

Depth of Field Explained and How to Photograph the Moon With a Foreground

Feb. 15, 2022

Episode 46: In today’s short Tidbit Tuesday, I explain some important concepts around depth of field before answering a listener question about how to photograph the moon with a foreground and get both in focus. Enjoy! LINK…

Tidbit Tuesdays

How and When To Use Exposure Compensation

Jan. 18, 2022

Episode 42: Today we return to our normal, more technically oriented Tidbit Tuesday episode with an explanation of exposure compensation - what it is, and how and when to use it in your outdoor photography. I tie together i…

Tidbit Tuesdays

The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This Year

Jan. 4, 2022

Episode 40: Is there something that you really hope to achieve in your photography this year - something that you would really love to improve or to grow in some way - so that at this time next year, you can look back and fe…

Tidbit Tuesdays

Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained [REPLAY]

Dec. 21, 2021

Episode 38: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday is a slightly condensed replay of Episode 2, which was all about landscape photography filters. I explain the four different types of filters most commonly used in outdoor photography, the…

Tidbit Tuesdays

All Cracked Up About Mud!

Dec. 7, 2021

Episode 36: In this special Tidbit Tuesday episode, I’m joined by previous guests, Sarah Marino and Jennifer Renwick , to chat about: What makes photographing mud cracks so appealing How local knowledge of the landscape can …

Tidbit Tuesdays

Achieving Balance in Composition

Nov. 23, 2021

Episode 34: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answer a listener question about how to achieve balance in photography composition. We chat about what balance is, what role balance plays in evoking certain emotions, how we can eff…

Tidbit Tuesdays

Does Size Matter?

Nov. 9, 2021

Episode 32: In today’s quick Tidbit Tuesday, I answer two listener questions about camera sensor size, image quality, printing, and more. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Digital Camera Database Episode 24: How to Expose For High Dy…

Tidbit Tuesdays

Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL

Oct. 26, 2021

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 rig…

Tidbit Tuesdays

Protecting Your Camera Gear While in Nature

Oct. 12, 2021

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 ge…

Tidbit Tuesdays

Fall Foliage Photography Tips

Sept. 28, 2021

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 Gui…

Tidbit Tuesdays

How to Expose for High Dynamic Range Scenes

Sept. 14, 2021

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…

Tidbit Tuesdays

Q&A re: Planning Images and Switching to Mirrorless

Aug. 31, 2021

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 res…

Tidbit Tuesdays

Let's Talk About Light

Aug. 3, 2021

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 dow…