If you’re like me, there are probably plenty of times when you’ve lacked motivation in your photography. So what to do now?

Jim gets a question about how to take great photographs at a car show without having to spend a fortune on top-end equipment. Part of our series “Jim Redux.”

The simple positioning of a light behind us can make us all look fantastic. A little extra effort in how your position your subjects for photographs can make all the difference.

Back in 2006, Southern California got drenched and Jim took that as an opportunity to capture the storm in all its glory. Here’s his post about after the storm. Part of our “Jim Redux” series.

At the foot of the Sequoia National Forest, I was finally able to glimpse the Milky Way for the first time in years and years. It was glorious. But how to capture it?

Amy reviews the OminPod, a creative
and useful beanbag camera support
that goes just about anywhere.

Light trails are a very fun thing to create and I was able to do some experiments on the 4th of July.

Jim Redux: I wanted to give the effect of sitting at an outdoor café in Paris. Lacking the time and money to fly to Paris, I figured I’d set it up in the master-bedroom to take advantage of the afternoon sun.