Here’s a sampling of photos I’ve taken with the Sony RX100 VII, the latest in Sony’s high-end compact camera line.
Reviews & Tips
How to Use a Nikon D3500 as a Webcam or for Live Video Streaming
You can use a Nikon D3500 as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. Here’s a guide on how to do it.
How to Recover Photos & Videos from a Memory Card with Disk Drill
Here’s a rundown of how to use Disk Drill to scan and recover photos and videos that have been accidentally deleted from your memory card.
Shooting in Sh*tty Light, by Lindsay Adler & Erik Valind | Book Review
This book will be of use to portrait, family, fashion, engagement, and wedding photographers shooting on location.
How to Find and Update a Nikon Z7’s Firmware Version
Keeping your camera’s firmware up-to-date gives you the benefit of the latest bug fixes and features. Here’s how to check the firmware version and update the firmware on the Nikon Z7.
Best Books on Macro Photography
I’ve been reviewing a bunch of books on macro photography. Here are my favorites so far.
Understanding Close-Up Photography, by Bryan Peterson | Book Review
This book is a great choice for amateur and enthusiast photographers looking to open up new photographic possibilities by getting in close.
The Garden Photography Workshop, by Andrea Jones | Book Review
Take a masterclass in garden photography as you tag along with a professional garden photographer as she works through the challenges and rewards while shooting a selection of beautiful gardens.
Close Up Photography in Nature, by John and Barbara Gerlach | Book Review
A comprehensive instructional book on techniques and technicalities of capturing photos of flowers and insects you might find in your garden.
Travel Photography
Sydney Harbour at Night
Sydney Harbour is a beautiful setting for Australia’s largest city, and at night it really sparkles.
The Churchill War Rooms
This was British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s underground command bunker during some of the most dangerous days (and nights) of World War II.
Granada’s Market
Granada’s market is especially good. It’s large and colorful, pungent and bustling. And it’s the only show in town, so everything is concentrated here.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
One of the world’s most visited museums, the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum has an incredible array of original artifacts from the history of flight and space exploration.
On Top of Mandalay Hill, Myanmar
Sitting on top of Mandalay Hill, Sutaungpyei Pagoda features a large patio that offers a wonderful views over Mandalay City and the Ayeyarwaddy.
Waterloo Panorama Virtual Tour
This 360° panorama captures the entire painting inside the Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo.
The Colors of Antarctica
When you think of Antarctica, you probably think of lots of white and blue. I was surprised to find that it’s a lot more colorful than that.
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
The Gran Hotel Cuidad de Mexico is an Art Nouveau gem in the heart of Mexico City’s historic district.
How to Set Up a GoPro HERO8 Black as a Webcam or for Direct Capture to a Desktop or Laptop
Is it possible to use a GoPro HERO8 Black as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer? Yes, you can. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in.
GoPro Tips
How to Set Up a GoPro HERO8 Black as a Webcam or for Direct Capture to a Desktop or Laptop
Is it possible to use a GoPro HERO8 Black as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer? Yes, you can. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in.
How to Use a GoPro HERO7 Black as a Webcam
You can use a GoPro HERO7 Black as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. Here’s a guide on how to do it.
How to Use a GoPro HERO6 & HERO5 Black as a Webcam
You can use a GoPro HERO6 and HERO5 Black as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. Here’s a guide on how to do it.
How to Use a GoPro HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver as a Webcam
You can use a GoPro HERO4 Black or Silver as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. Here’s a guide on how to do it.
How to Recover Deleted GoPro Photos & Videos
If your GoPro photos and videos aren’t showing up on your SD card, here are some things to try that might be able to recover them.
GoPro HERO7 Black FAQs
This is a rolling list of questions and answers related to shooting with the GoPro HERO7 Black.
GoPro HERO8 Black FAQs
This is an ongoing and growing list of common questions on shooting with the GoPro HERO8 Black.
Best SD Card for GoPro Cameras
After extensive use and testing, here are my practical recommendations on the best SD cards for GoPro cameras.
Lightroom Tips
Best Lightroom Tutorials & Lightroom Classes for Online Learning
Whether you’re new to Lightroom or looking to dive deeper, here are some of the best places to find Lightroom tutorials, classes, and courses.
How to Filter by Image Orientation of Landscape, Portrait, or Square
If you need to filter out just the portrait (vertical), landscape (horizontal), or square images, you can use the Aspect Ratio filter criteria.
How to Change the Background Color of Single Images in Lightroom Classic
You can change the color of the space behind single images in Lightroom. That can be simply a matter of preference or used as a visualization tool
Can Aurora HDR 2019 Salvage Otherwise Unusable Photos?
HDR is traditionally all about the drama. But it doesn’t have to be all about overly saturated and uber dramatic images. The tone-mapping tools built into apps like Photomatix and Aurora HDR 2019 can be useful for making otherwise blah photos more interesting and perhaps salvaging them as keepers.
How to Change the Thumbnail Image for a Video in Lightroom
Changing the thumbnail image, or poster frame, used for videos in Lightroom can be a handy way to provide a more useful visual reference point when you’re trying to find the video you’re after. Here’s how to do it.
How to Trim Videos in Lightroom
Lightroom doesn’t have much in the way of editing tools when working with video files, but it does have the ability to trim the beginning or end of video clips.
How to Customize the Color Labels in Lightroom
Color labels are one of several useful workflow tools in Lightroom. And if you want to customize what text label is paired with which color, you can. Here’s how.
How to Switch between Landscape and Portrait Orientations When Cropping Images
Lightroom has a super quick way to switch between landscape and portrait orientations with the crop tool. Here’s how to do it.
