Here is my favorite way to take photographs of babies. It’s simple and takes no special equipment. The trick is to get eye-level with baby on the floor, turn off the flash, and NOT look through the viewfinder or at the digital viewscreen. Huh, you say?
I find that the most spontaneous [...]

A few days ago, Stephanie posted the work of a pinhole photographer. I mentioned in a comment that I’d made a pinhole lens for my Nikon D70. So, as she requested, here’s the quick guide to make your own. So let’s get started.
Here’s what you need:

A body cap
Something to make a hole in the cap
Scissors
Tape
Needle
Shim [...]

My photography addiction has two very real contraints now that I have a child. First, many of the photos are priceless. If I ever lost any of my sons photos, my wife would have my head. A dead blogger makes for a very boring blog. Second, I have very little time to take care of [...]

A simple bounce card may be the most useful tool in a photographer’s arsenal (other than the camera, of course). Here’s how to make and use this inexpensive tool.

Part 2, Working with Your Model to Get the Best Expressions
There are two kinds of people in this world – those who love having their picture taken and those who hate it. I fall in the latter category, not because I don’t enjoy the process, but I usually “ugh” at the results. Sometimes [...]

With a camera, a simple backdrop, soft daylight and minimal Photoshop skills, anyone can take great headshots in a flash. In this three-part article, learn how to set up the shot, work with your model, and polish the final shots using Photoshop.