The “Megapixel War” blog post that follows was originally written in 2009. You read that correctly … 2009! Yet, it still holds true today. I still don’t look for the highest pixel count when I purchase a camera. It still comes down to picture quality. That equates to pixel sharpness, color accuracy and dynamic range […]
Difference Between Snapshots and Portraits – Focus and Depth of Field (Part 2 of 5)
This is the second installment of my five part discussion on the differences between snapshots and portraits. Differences Between Snapshots and Portraits 1. Light and Exposure 2. Focus and Depth of Field 3. Texture 4. Composition 5. Color Why’s everything so blurry? If you don’t know why focus is so important, you are likely used […]
Patty and Darrick Wedding Photography
I recently posted a couple of photos from Patty and Darrick’s engagement session. I can’t believe it, but their wedding has now come and gone! They did an excellent job planning the outdoor event and everything was beautiful. There’s nothing quite like shooting a Michigan wedding portraits on a sunny first day of summer. I […]
Difference Between Snapshots and Portraits – Light and Exposure (Part 1 of 5)
This is the first installment of my five part discussion on the differences between snapshots and portraits. Differences Between Snapshots and Portraits 1. Light and Exposure 2. Focus and Depth of Field 3. Texture 4. Composition 5. Color Let there be light! Stop and take a moment to look around . What do you see? […]