Photographers love control. Clean frames. Isolated subjects. Perfect moments. But what if the chaos in your scene, with people and traffic, could be your most creative asset? Lately, I’ve been leaning into using slow shutter effect when I capture both photo and video because it makes a scene more dynamic. If you’ve ever confused slow […]

Fireworks are beautiful in person but notoriously difficult to capture on a smartphone. If you’ve ever tried and ended up with a blurry photo, you’re not alone. The good news is your phone has features that can capture them, if you know how to use them. I’ve also written about how to shoot fireworks with […]

Ever wonder how people create those smooth, dynamic videos that feel like you’re flying through a city or across a landscape? That effect is called a hyperlapse, and it’s one of the most visually striking motion techniques in photography and video! A hyperlapse is a type of timelapse, but instead of keeping your camera still, […]

If you’re still shooting in auto mode, it’s time we changed that. Understanding how to control your camera manually starts with one essential concept: the exposure triangle. In this exposure triangle photography guide, I’ll break down the three settings that work together to create a perfectly exposed photo, whether you’re using a fancy camera or […]

If you’re a Sony shooter who loves to travel light like me, but still wants flexibility, the Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS deserves your attention. It might be one of Sony’s older lenses, but it still delivers amazing performance, making it one of the best affordable Sony zoom lenses for travel photography and video. Disclosure: Some […]

As someone who has extensively documented Manhattanhenge for years, I can finally check off photographing Kaohsiunghenge from my list. Join me as I explore Taiwan’s own version of this phenomenon, and I’ll share tips for photographing it yourself! The Origin of the First “Henge” “Henge” is used to describe an enclosure, and the first henge […]

Are you tired of postponing shoots because of poor weather, or struggling with inconsistent lighting that makes your content look amateur? Don’t let bad lighting ruin your videos or photos anymore. For photographers and content creators working from home, finding the perfect lighting solution on a budget that works for both still photography and video […]

The rolling dunes of White Sands National Park offer photographers an otherworldly landscape. From pristine ripples in the sand to dramatic shadows cast by the sun, this unique destination presents endless opportunities for stunning imagery. Coincidentally, White Sands National Park is now my most visited U.S. National Park. It’s funny, I first traveled to New […]

Picture this, it’s so dark that you can’t see your hand in front of you, but you’re standing beneath a sky ablaze with undulating ribbons of green. Suppose you’re lucky, maybe even pink, purple, or blue. The air is crisp, the night is silent, and nature’s most spectacular light show unfolds above you. This, my […]

Photographing surprise proposals can be one of the most rewarding experiences for an events photographer. You have the unique opportunity to document a pivotal moment in a couple’s relationship, creating images they’ll cherish for years to come. However, this exciting task comes with its own set of challenges. Similar to when I selectively photograph weddings […]