by Andy Jones | Dec 27, 2022 | Equipment, Technique
Can I use the 18-55mm lens in Manual Mode? Yes, you can. The 18-55 kit lens can be used in Manual mode. Problems arise because of the lens variable aperture. At 18 mm the widest aperture available is f/3.5 and when zoomed in to 55mm it’s f/5.6. Compared to the 50mm...
by Andy Jones | Dec 26, 2022 | Business, Equipment, Technique
Why you should take control and not shoot in AUTO EXIF I mentor a few photographers and get sent lots of photos asking for constructive criticism of their work. Most of the time it only takes a couple of suggestions to get them on the right track. I really enjoy...
by Andy Jones | Dec 26, 2022 | Business, Equipment, Sales and Marketing, Types of Photography
Which Business? – Headshots So what is a headshot? You’re probably thinking it’s a portrait, well I guess it is, but it’s really a subsection of portraits. The head and shoulder photo is used by business people, actors, and actresses all over the world as a...
by Andy Jones | Dec 26, 2022 | Business, Equipment, Sales and Marketing, Types of Photography
Which Business? – Wedding Photography This week’s “Which Business” episode is on Weddings. Everyone that starts out doing family portraits wants to get into shooting weddings. It seems like it’s the next step on the ladder, but it’s not for everyone. ...
by Andy Jones | Dec 26, 2022 | Business, Equipment, Sales and Marketing, Types of Photography
Which Business? – Sports Photography The reason I started a photography business was to shoot figure skating. My daughter had started skating the year before. The moment I realized I could make money shooting figure skating was at her first competition. The club...
by Andy Jones | Dec 26, 2022 | Business, Equipment, Sales and Marketing, Types of Photography
Which Business? – Real Estate Photography I’ve done my fair share of real estate photography and it isn’t as glamorous as it looks. Yes, shooting stunning multi-million dollar mansions would be great, but regular homes are not that exciting. Taking pictures of a...
