If you are local to Raleigh, NC, please check out my WORKSHOPS page. I offer individual and group training. 7 Photography Tips: The 7 photography tips below, when implemented and practiced, will help you improve your DSLR Photography. If you already own a DSLR Camera that is likely worth hundreds of dollars minimum or maybe even…
Read more4 Awesome Photography Websites and YouTube Channels That Will Help You Improve Your Skills
As a professional photographer and videographer, I am always trying to learn more by trying new techniques to improve my skills. No matter what your skill level, you should always be learning. In this post, I will share 4 Websites and the You Tube Channels associated with those sites that can help you become a…
Read moreIs Your Photography Luck, Skill or Auto Mode? A Photography Workshop in Raleigh or Wake Forest NC Will Make It More Skill
Is your photography luck, skill, auto mode or some of all of these? Only you know the real answer to that question. It's OK to have some luck, but you can put your trust in skill. As a professional, I'll admit that I still get some lucky shots like the one at the bottom right…
Read moreCapturing Your Essence Through Lighting, Composition, Depth of Field and Knowing Your Subject: LIFESTYLE
Capturing your essence through the lens of a camera involves more than just pointing a camera phone at yourself and snapping a SELFIE. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with phone photos like taking a self portrait or having someone snap an image of you. However, to truly capture your essence, that is…
Read moreProfessional Photographer’s In Raleigh NC Plus “The Photographer with the Nice Camera”
I grew up in Wake County and started making money as a photographer in the early 80's in High School. Photography has been in my blood since the age of 15. I never wanted to do anything else as a career. Raleigh, N.C., like most markets these days, is loaded down with professional photographer's and…
Read moreJubala Village Coffee at Lafayette Village in Raleigh
Blogging is really about using your time wisely and just making it happen. I am at Jublala Village Coffee located in Lafayette Village Raleigh meeting with Steven David Elliot at 10:30 a.m. The original meeting was at 10 a.m. Since it was pushed out by 30 minutes, I decided to write a blog post. I used…
Read moreNorth Hills Networking – Steven David Elliot – Social Media Photography Twist After The June 11th Event
Tuesday evening was another great North Hills Networking Event. If you have never been, you should be sure to join the group on Meetup. The event organizer is Steven David Elliot pictured to the right. Steven is passionate about networking and enjoys connecting creative people with one another. This was mine and Brenda's 3rd time…
Read moreShooting Digital Images in Low Light for Under $100 – Sony Cybershot WX-50 vs. Canon PowerShot A2300
If you only knew how dark this area really was, it would help this comparison even more. I'll try to give you an idea based on some old school language. Do you remember 100 speed and 400 speed film from the dinosaur days? My guess is that you probably do. 400 Speed was meant for…
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