To Flash or not To Flash

January 1st, 2009 by digital photographer Posted in Articles, Features

Brighten Up and Improve Your Photographs

by Tom Benford

Published March 2008

Without a doubt, one of the handiest features of your digital camera is the built-in flash. And, also without a doubt, it’s also the most misused, too. Many people only think of using their flash when the ambient lighting is too dark to give them an acceptable exposure, which is one of the main reasons the flash was built into the camera in the first place. But there are lots of other times you can – and should – be using the flash to brighten up and improve your pictures. Using the flash can often make the difference between a keeper and a trasher, or make a simply good picture into a much better one. The thing is to know when and how to use the flash to best advantage.

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The Digital Deluge

September 11th, 2008 by digital photographer Posted in Articles, Features

by Gregory Scoblete

Published February 2008

If the digital camera market was a restaurant, it would be an all-you-can-eat buffet. In the recent wave of digital camera introductions there is literally something for everyone, and every budget. Just be careful not to gorge yourself.

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