DSLR vs iPhone or Smart Phone Photography

I took an honest look comparing my DSLR vs my iPhone for photography. Teaching both a Basic Photography Class as well as a Smart Phone Photography class, I'm a fan of both! But, I’m also a photography nerd who loves her DSLR camera! I’ve paid big bucks for my cameras (multiple!), lenses, accessories and software that goes with it. In a word, I’m invested in the DSLR world! You still can’t beat DSLR's for the image quality and control…yet. However, here’s something I don’t hear my fellow pro photographers saying much; I kinda hope Smart Phones end up eclipsing DSLR cameras just like they have Point and Shoot cameras, at least the entry level versions. Frankly, I don’t think it’s fair that DSLR cameras can be so hard [...]

Photography Basics; How your camera works

When I teach my in person Basic Photography Classes, I like to show people my first film camera. I can take it apart and show people the inner workings! Understanding how your camera works and Photography Basics was easier to follow once I understood how all the pieces work together. I'd just ask you to not get too caught up in the numbers. If you're someone like me, who glazes over when I bunch of numbers are thrown at you, try to not hold on to that and just...well, maybe pour yourself a glass of wine or cup of tea and relax. We've got you! The way a photo is created; i.e. the basic mechanics of how a camera works, has changed very little over time. Here’s a rough [...]

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