Virtually any camera equipment that we buy comes with some kind of photographic trade-off. All of which must be carefully considered. Our style of photography, the specific situations under which we capture our images, and the integrated capabilities of our camera gear, are critical factors to consider in order to properly assess trade-offs.
Category Archives: Essays
Implementing a WFPB Lifestyle
It has been 17 months since my wife and I began implementing a WFPB lifestyle (whole food plant based). We’ve both experienced significant and meaningful health benefits. So much so, that we have no intention of ever consuming a typical Western diet… full of animal products, and highly processed foods.
Catch-As-Catch-Can Photography
For me, catch-as-catch-can photography has always meant living in the moment and reacting to photographic opportunities as they reveal themselves. There can be special feelings of creativity… spontaneity… and sometimes excitement that happen when we work in challenging conditions, or have to respond quickly to unplanned situations.
I suppose ‘catch-as-catch-can’ photography may be viewed by some folks as a ‘seat of the pants’ approach. Given the lack of detailed preparation and planning that is involved with ‘catch-as-catch-can’ photography… this is likely a fair assessment.
Elbows Up Canada!
It’s time for Elbows Up Canada! The Federal election has been called for April 28th and it’s time for us to make sure we get out and vote. It’s time to support our democracy… one of the top rated in the world.
Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle
My wife and I adopted a whole food plant based lifestyle a little over a year ago and have been very much enjoying this shift. Since I published my Playing Guitar Again article last fall, I’ve received a number of emails from readers looking for additional information on our whole food plant based lifestyle change,
Translations Are Now Available
We are pleased to announce that website translations for the articles on our photography blog are now available in a wide variety of languages .
Looking Back at 2024
Reviewing past years, like looking back at 2024, is one of the most common things that many of us do at year end or at the start of a new year.
Mortality in the Mirror
For some of us the reality of our own, inescapable mortality doesn’t strike home until we look in the mirror and really examine our reflection. It was a bit of a revelation for me when I happened to look in the mirror this summer after cataract surgery had been completed on both of my eyes.
Carbon Footprint Update
This short article provides a carbon footprint update related to some decisions that we’ve made over the past few years in support of the environment. Whether each of us has any concerns about the environment on an individual basis, is a matter of personal choice. This article is simply an informational update for those readers that are interested in this topic.
Photographic Philosophy
The photographic philosophy that each of us brings to our work is a cornerstone that anchors all that we do, and serves as a guiding principle. I suppose there could be an infinite number of philosophies that each of us could pursue when it comes to our photography. For me, it has always come down to a binary choice between “the best possible photograph” and “the best photograph possible”.