Marshaling Your Photogr...

Today’s Post by Mark Toal As a training representative for Panasonic, I frequently hear from customers that they don’t understand what’s in the manual that came with their camera and can’t figure out how to use certain features. These days it seems like all companies...

Finding the Best Photo ...

Today’s Post by Joe Farace A few years ago, National Geographic ran a story comparing the life of their staff photographers to the version in the film “The Bridges of Madison County.” None of the shooters admitted to wearing a photo vest like the one Clint Eastwood wore in the...

The Megapixel Hype

Today’s Post by Mark Toal I’m as guilty as anybody in thinking that more megapixels means better photos. My first digital camera had a half-megapixel sensor and the images it produced were awful looking. Every time the megapixel count went up I felt like I just had to have the...

In The Land of Enchantm...

Today’s Post by Joe Farace Because of New Mexico’s scenic beauty and rich history, the state’s nickname is “The Land of Enchantment” (Tierra del Encanto); that nickname was officially adopted in 1999. I’ve always enjoyed going to Albuquerque with Mary when...

What Makes the New Pana...

Today’s Post by Mark Toal One of my favorite cameras is Panasonic’s Lumix GX7. The size and feel of the GX7 combined with its image quality made it a pleasure to carry. I loved it so much that when I moved on to the Lumix GX8 I had my GX7 converted to Infrared so I could keep using it....

Warm Weather Shooting T...

Today’s Post by Joe Farace Although you wouldn’t know it by looking out my office window, in most parts of the country warmer weather is on the way. It’s is a great time to dust off your camera and make some fun, family photographs. Here are four tips for improving your...