Using the Nikon ML-L3 Infrared Remote Control

Using the Nikon ML-L3 Infrared Remote Control

Did your Nikon DSLR stop working while you were using the Infrared Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control? Don’t worry…it’s normal. After setting your Nikon camera to Remote Control Mode using the Shooting Mode button or dial, the camera will start actively searching for...
2011 Rockford AirFest: Photographic Airshow finally complete

2011 Rockford AirFest: Photographic Airshow finally complete

Well it took me exactly two weeks to get all of my airshow photos edited and the post-production work done, but the photographic airshow is now ready over at Flickr. Out of the 1400 images, I narrowed it down to 62 that I liked. Here’s a link to a few of my favorite...
Six Techniques to Improve Camera Handholding

Six Techniques to Improve Camera Handholding

With the advent of the modern digital camera, keeping the camera steady in low light and with larger focal length lenses is not the problem it was back in the days of film. It’s easy to set the ISO higher or turn on Auto ISO to get higher shutter speeds. But there’s a...
Convey Motion in Your Photo by Blurring the Background

Convey Motion in Your Photo by Blurring the Background

We use photography to tell a story. Conveying a three-dimensional story in a two-dimensional medium can be challenging at times. There are many little techniques we use to overcome these challenges. Blurring the background is one of those techniques. Blurring the...
2011 Rockford AirFest: Great Show and Lots of Photos

2011 Rockford AirFest: Great Show and Lots of Photos

The 2011 Rockford AirFest was held the first weekend in June. This year’s theme was “Celebrating 100 Years of Naval Aviation” A subject near and dear to my heart. Unfortunately, due to a little incident, the Blue Angels had to cancel and go into a safety stand-down....