“If you’re not practicing, you’re not learning” Learning photography is rewarding, but it’s also a skill that requires effort to retain, maintain, and improve. If you’re not practising, you’re not learning. I’ve been teaching group photography courses in Toronto since early 2018, and one thing is clear: practice is essential. It solidifies the theories you …
When beginners want to learn photography, their first instinct is often to turn to YouTube tutorials, books, or online courses. While these options can be helpful, they often leave a lot of gaps, in both information and practice. If you’ve tried these methods of learning photography and still feel unsure about your camera or your …
Introduction I’ve had a strained relationship with ultra wide-angle lenses. They’re difficult to use well—their extreme angle of view pulls everything in, making it easy to create cluttered, distorted shots if you’re not careful. But I keep coming back to them because they offer novel, exaggerated perspectives that are tremendously fun to play with. My …
Beginner photographers often struggle with photos being either overexposed or underexposed. This is normal and happens occasionally when using your camera’s full automatic mode. However, under normal conditions and scenes, persistent or recurring over- or underexposure should not occur consistently. If you find this behaviour happens frequently, follow these steps to troubleshoot the root cause. …
Introduction A couple of months ago, I transitioned back to the Canon system after an eight-year fling with Fujifilm. My most-used zoom lens during that period was the Fujifilm XF 16–55mm F2.8 R LM WR. Weighing 655 grams, it had robust construction and delivered superbly sharp images, capturing many of my favourite photos. However, its …
Photowalk details: Date: October, 2023 What a difference a month makes! Just compare the weather evidence in the photos from my Toronto photowalk in September to the conditions depicted below. Location: We met at 2 p.m. at the west gate of Riverdale Farm (near the bike lock posts). From there, we explored the farm and …
Photowalk details: Date: September, 2023 Location: We met on the wooden boardwalk east of the Woodbine Park Fountain (Map Link). From there, we walked east towards the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant and explored the grounds. I pointed out the entrance to the so-called “old beach,” but we decided it wasn’t worth the risk of …
Photowalk details: Date: August 27, 2023 Location: We met in front of the bronze statue of Jack Layton on a tandem bicycle near the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal entrance. We made our way west from the Ferry Terminal, meandering along the waterfront and Queens Quay toward Ireland Park. Along the boardwalk leading up to Ireland …
We were taking photos of the Trinity College facade earlier today towards the end of my camera basics photography workshop. Realizing that one of the students was off by himself, I approached him. He pointed down Tower Rd and asked how I would take a photo of the Soldiers’ Tower and the CN Tower together …
I left the Canon system for Fujifilm back in 2016. The Fuji gear was funded by the sale of most of my Canon cameras and lenses. However, at the time, I wasn’t able to get a decent price for my Canon 7D and EF 35mm F1.4L lens. Eventually, I passed it along to my mom. …