the 15 second DIY adjustable snoot!

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 Posted in photo gear, photography, tips and tricks | 13 Comments »

So I've done the cardboard snoot thing.  It's cheap.  It works.  but I find they don't last too long trashing around in a camera bag.   I really like the idea ... Read more..

quick and dirty seamless backdrop for small subjects…

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 Posted in technique, tips and tricks | No Comments »

Just a quick tip if you do a lot of product/small object shots and want them on a seamless background.  Instead of rolling out a whole huge backdrop, just use ... Read more..

Quick tip - keep track of your charged/uncharged batteries!

Saturday, June 7th, 2008 Posted in photo gear, tips and tricks | 2 Comments »

If you are like me, you probably have a *lot* of batteries.  Particularly on location with a couple of strobes.  You've got a bucket full of AAs, and maybe 3 ... Read more..

The G9 as a location scouting tool

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 Posted in technique, tips and tricks | No Comments »

Did some location scouting yesterday, and I figured I'd share one of my little tips for scouting for shoots. Now, normally when scouting, you go around and when you ... Read more..