To become a better photographer you need to know your gear.  The number one step to become the best is to read your camera manual.  That right READ THE MANUAL!!! That little book have so much information that will make the different between a good photographer and a bad one.  If you want to be [...]

I had a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 from an old Nikon film camera and I have used this lens for some time. Its one of my favorite lens, it’s really fast, sharp, light weight and compact. It’s perfect for almost any occasions and I use it as my every day lens for 2 reason: Its small [...]

Have you come across a situation where you are portraying someone and the sun is so harsh?  You love that background, the model is doing an excellent job but when you see the screen of your camera, you realize how horrible it out the shadows and highlight are, the contrast are too strong. Luckily we have equipment available to deal with that situation. This photo was taken at Fort San Cristobal in Old San Juan, PR at 11:45 am. For those who are from Puerto Rico know how strong the sun is at that time. To counteract the effects of the sun and to do that you only need to use the best of the best in equipment. A softbox 80”x 76”in a 10,000 watt strobe, camera right and above. Thinking that this [...]

  If you are just starting out in photography, I highly recommend you get a polarizing filter.  This filter comes in two forms: the circular and linear.  I recommend the circular because it is easier to use and carry.  This filter reduces glare and increases to taste, because you can adjust this type of filter.   In this case, I used the filter to cut some reflections in the water so that the rocks barely looks beneath the sea. However you can do the opposite and make the water reflects the sky and clouds.  Here I made ​​a small diagram to show the best moment where more reflections can be achieved and that is when your light source is 90 degrees from your subject. Sorry I’m not that skilled at drawing and [...]