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This blog is where I share my YouTube photography and videography how-to’s, provide personal updates, explore creative entrepreneurship, and document my adventures in the Pacific Northwest!
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Image Stacking: DRAMATIC Noise Reduction WITHOUT Photoshop
Stacking astro landscapes isn't always easy, particularly when you’re using ultra-wide-angle lenses and trying to blend in Photoshop. But there’s an easier way!
ISO is often INCREDIBLY misunderstood on Sony cameras
This video dives deep into two topics that can be pretty intimidating when you first try to understand them but that are actually really useful to understand: Dual Base ISO and ISO invariance.
Stop Missing Focus! (With Back Button Focus)
Back Button Focus is my FAVORITE method for getting reliable, consistent focus. It allows me to leverage the strengths of autofocus while still allowing me to be in control of what the camera is focusing on. Plus, it really simplifies my workflow and helps me worry less about constantly changing focus settings.
Understand Your Camera: Manual Photography Made Easy!
Manual mode on your mirrorless camera can seem challenging to understand, but it’s much simpler to understand than many photographers make it out to be.
Larch Madness in the North Cascades! Breathtaking Views and Fall Colors!
Larch Madness is a special thing in the Pacific Northwest! In this video, I take you behind the scenes of the first time I’ve ever photographed these trees in person.
Failed Sunset Photography turns into Nightscape Adventure
My plan was to head into the mountains for some awesome sunset photography, but that plan didn't work. At all.
Using Zebras For Exposure - A Really Useful Tool!
Zebras are a great tool to use alongside your Histogram. We'll cover why they're useful, how to set them up for both videography and photography scenarios, and I even cover some interesting information specifically for Sony Alpha photographers that shoot in RAW.
The Hidden Costs of Buying Your First Camera
Some things you need to know, and accessories you need to buy when buying your first camera so that you can avoid the frustration that will come with finding out there are "hidden costs" once you've already made your purchase.
Confused by HISTOGRAMS? Histograms Explained for Beginner Photographers
In this beginner's guide to understanding your histogram, we're talking about what a histogram even is; why you should care about them; how to understand them; how they're useful for exposing your shots; and even how they can lie to you sometimes.
North Cascades Milky Way Photography - Behind the Scenes
I'm taking you behind the scenes on a recent impromptu Milky Way Photography trip to the North Cascades National Park so you can see my process as it's happening.
The surprising life lesson photography helped me understand
Often, my brain connects dots between seemingly unrelated things. Today, I'm sharing the surprising life lesson that photography helped me understand in a tangible way.
We hiked across an avalanche!
We hiked across an avalanche on our way to Barclay Lake (just outside Index, Washington)! I decided to try a little bit of a different video on this day. Let me know what you think!