FAQ

FAQ

How do you get your photos to look so vibrant?

I always (always!) shoot in RAW and edit/archive my photos in Adobe Lightroom.

What tools do you use most in Lightroom?

I usually lower the white balance in my photographs, and mess with blacks, fill light, and split tones. Increasing the vibrance (and decreasing saturation) works wonders!

Have you ever taken any photo classes? … What’s the best way to get better at photography?

I’d like to say I’m mostly self-taught.  I spend and have spent hours on my computer and with my camera just experimenting, researching, and developing an aesthetic and visual style. In high school, I took graphic design classes and video classes, which helped me to further grasp and apply concepts like “aperture” and “exposure,” but all in all, I’d say I have learned the most through trial and error and annoying the heck out of my friends by taking photos of them all of the time.  If you want to get better at photography, spend time experimenting, and check out http://digital-photography-school.com/

Would you recommend Ewa-Marine waterhousing? What kind of lens do you use in it?

For the price, the Ewa-Marine U-BF 100 is unbeatable! People always ask me when they see the camera getting loaded in: “aren’t you afraid its going to … leak, rip, break!?” Except for manageable moisture buildup, it’s never leaked, and I’ve taken it out in some pretty trying ocean/surf conditions. Typically, I use a Tokina 11-17/2.8, which fits very well in the bag. Once you get acquainted with the housing, it does the job just fine.

What other gear do you use?

Canon 7D, Tokina 11-17.2,8, Canon 24-70/2.8 L, Canon 50/1.4, Canon 70-200/4 L, Lensbaby Composer, Canon 430 EX, Canon 580 EX, a ghetto-fab lampshade softbox, and a Gorillapod.

If you have any questions, just shoot me an email or start a thread my Facebook page.