by Allen Mowery | Nov 22, 2011 | Featured Photos, Photography
Human nature and personal stories are fascinating subjects and the primary reasons for my love of street photography. Behind each face, beneath each bristly or broken exterior is a person with a story to tell, a history just waiting to be uncovered. While...
by Allen Mowery | Nov 20, 2011 | Equipment, How-to, Photography, Tutorials, Videos
Get great results from your photography while saving a ton with this great little do-it-yourself alternative to the Gary Fong Lightsphere! While I would love to claim the original concept for this little project, I must give credit to Artur Gajewski and his wonderful...
by Allen Mowery | Nov 17, 2011 | Equipment, Photography, Q & A, Resources
Q: I am looking at buying a wide-angle lens for my Nikon D5000. Is this (pictured below) what I would be looking for…or is it junk? It’s only $59! This particular “lens” is simply an attachment that you screw onto the end of an existing lens....
by Allen Mowery | Nov 3, 2011 | Photography, Q & A, Resources, Tips
For those becoming interested in photography, “strobism,” or artificial lighting, can sometimes be a daunting prospect. I recently received an email from a frustrated reader who was trying to set up a small studio and was having some issues with getting...
by Allen Mowery | Nov 1, 2011 | Featured Photos, Lighting Setups, Photography
Self Portrait – Oftentimes the simplest of words get people into trouble. For some of us, we wait to have something to say until it’s enough to ensure our demise. This particular setup was rather simple and consisted of: The camera on a tripod utilizing a...
by Allen Mowery | Oct 28, 2011 | Featured Photos, Photography
SAN DIEGO – Down the sweeping, pillared arm of the Spreckels Organ Society, Balboa Park Last month I was out in San Diego to shoot a friend’s outdoor wedding, and in my free time surrounding the matrimonial events, I tried my best to get in a little...
by Allen Mowery | Oct 20, 2011 | How-to, Photography, Tips
I had previously written a list of tips for fall-time portrait photography in which I discussed ways in which to use the late afternoon sun to capture beautiful, golden images. In this part I’m going to discuss another important factor: timing. Everyone knows...
