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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.
Some days I'm extra terrible at YouTube
This blooper-filled video will hopefully provide some encouragement to creators who beat themselves up for a perception that everyone else but them is a natural on camera.
A Photographer's Intro to Videography: 4 key differences you need to know!
A common misconception I see is that if you know how to shoot photographs, then shooting high-quality videos will be easy, but that's not really how it works. Videography provides new technical challenges, and photographers can find adjusting to new uses of familiar settings particularly tough.
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.
OVERHYPED CAMERA GEAR beginners should avoid!
Spending money on gear you don't need or will never use is the worst. In this video, we're chatting about overhyped photography and filmmaking/videography gear that beginners should avoid.
How to deal with feeling inadequate - PRACTICAL tips for creatives (that actually work)
Creative work can really magnify our personal fears and feeling of inadequacy. There are tangible ways to pull yourself out of this cycle, though!
Instagram's Link In Bio Won't Work properly for YouTube? Let's fix that.
Let's face it - Instagram bio links suck for YouTubers. But, we can fix that!
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.
Sony Mirrorless Camera Lenses - What Do the Numbers on my Camera Lens Mean?!
Shopping for your first Sony mirrorless camera lens and scratching your head wondering what all the numbers and markings on the lenses mean? I break it down here.
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!
WHY CURIOSITY IS SO IMPORTANT and what you can do to develop yours
Curiosity is so important for our personal development, yet as adults, it can seem as if curiosity is no longer valued in society. In this video, I discuss some of the research behind curiosity, why curiosity is so important, and what you can do to rekindle curiosity in your life.
Why you should love being an introvert & Tips for embracing your personality
In this video, I share a few thoughts about why you should love being an introvert (at least, why I think you should). Being an introvert comes with its own superpowers though introverts often struggle to embrace them. I also share a few tips about how we introverts need to take responsibility for helping extroverts understand us better.