Arrive well before dark to scout an unobstructed view of where the fireworks will be. 1) Make sure you’re in the front so people will not walk in front of you. However for some shots, it’s good to have people or other elements in the photos. The fireworks will illuminate them! 2) Outside lights can ruin the exposure - Stay far away from illuminated signs, street … [Read more...] about Taking photos of fireworks can be tricky – learn how to get some amazing shots
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7 Tips For Better Panos
Panoramic photography can be rewarding but can seem daunting unless, as with most things, you know the little tricks that make it fun and easy. That's how it was for me until one day when I decided to just give it a try. You'll not those images here since it didn't go so smoothly. I had to practice and try different techniques until I got the results I was after. In the … [Read more...] about 7 Tips For Better Panos
5 Tips for Shooting Holiday Lights
Have you ever wanted to get some amazing shots of Christmas or other holiday light shows? In this week's video Scott and I give you 5 great tips for improving your holiday light photography. https://youtu.be/ww0BChMrc5U … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Shooting Holiday Lights
Winter Goose – A Holiday and Winter Vodka Bottle Shoot
It's always a challenge to shoot a clear or nearly clear bottle on a light or white background. In this shot I wanted to use the Savage Universal Backgrounds for Holidays and winter scenes. Once the shot was all setup and ready to shoot it was easy to change to a second background and shoot again. Product photography, beyond the basic white booth shots, takes thought, … [Read more...] about Winter Goose – A Holiday and Winter Vodka Bottle Shoot
Arizona Highways: Interview with Peter Ensenberger
Nicholas Pappagallo Interview with Peter Ensenberger from Arizona Highways Magazine. Peter was the Photo Editor for many years and was one of AZ Highways staff that was in charge of content curation. He loves Arizona and some of the sights such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, and often leads photographic workshops in those areas. Some things he looks for is new eyes … [Read more...] about Arizona Highways: Interview with Peter Ensenberger