Category Archives: Photography Tips

Time Travel with Photography

The magic of photography is in an image’s ability to virtually transport the viewer to the time and place when it was first captured, and the exceptional photos are those that also allow the viewer to glimpse into the soul of the subject. I started on my photography journey at a young age—with my sister’s...

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5 Tips for Selecting a Digital Camera

Digital cameras make a great gift for Christmas, especially with all of the features that are included in rather affordable packages now. But before you lay down your hard-earned cash make sure you are not bedazzled by whistles and bells (and buttons and modes) that turn out to be more superfluous than suitable. Regardless of...

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Foliage Photos on Long Island are Best NOW

The fall foliage season begins on Long Island in mid-late October, and can last into mid-November, or even later weather doesn’t bring heavy windy rain storms too early.  The blaze of color we enjoy as we commute to work is certainly a treat for the eyes, but capturing such beauty in compelling images can be...

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Your New Digital Camera-Deciphering the User Guide

So you have a new camera, digital of course, and you’re just itching to use it, but anything beyond full auto mode hard to figure out, isn’t?  Sure the internet is full of tips and tutorials on how to tweak your photos once you get them out of the camera, what about getting it right...

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American Oyster Catcher-Painted Photograph

This holiday weekend brought an extra special reason for me to celebrate, for after literally years of trying to capture a breeding pair of American Oyster Catchers who nest at my favorite beach-Gilgo on Long Island-I finally was in the right place at the right time, with my camera in my hand. These birds are...

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