What is your favorite photography genre?

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread | The Recipe Critic

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. I’m never one to wait for fall to make my pumpkin chocolate chip bread. I just can’t resist that sweet, chewy bread loaded with rich chocolate chips. You guys shouldn’t…

How to nail group photos with a 50mm lens

When we speak of versatile focal lengths, 50mm lenses are among the top choices. A favorite of many portrait and street photographers, the focal length is flattering for capturing both scenes and people. Still, since we’re talking about versatility, it’s fair to wonder if it’s a good choice for group…

Week 54 Meal Plan | The Recipe Critic

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Week 54’s meal plan is packed with easy, go-to favorites. From quick weeknight dinners to meals my kids ask for on repeat, these recipes are simple, tasty, and perfect for…

The Only 10 Breakfast Recipes You’ll Ever Need

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. I’ve put together my top 10 breakfast recipes to make mornings less hectic and a lot more delicious. These are the ones my family asks for again and again. They’re…

Creating surreal images using tilt effects with Lensbaby Edge 35 Optic

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for something different. New angles, new lighting, new techniques, new gear and new perspectives. I had been wanting to experiment with the sorts of blurring effects some tilt-shift lenses could offer for years now, as I had seen very few examples of this…

Image stacking for astrophotography using Deep Sky Stacker

Image stacking is one of the techniques that astrophotographers often use to get better results. But if you’re new to the craft and not sure where to start, we found just the astrophotography tutorial that should help. In the video above, Trevor Jones of AstroBackyard demonstrates how to use Deep Sky Stacker (DSS) to harness the…

Captivating portraits: The enchanting beauty of clamshell lighting

Lighting is undoubtedly one of the most critical elements that can make or break a photograph, especially with portraits. Among the various lighting techniques that photographers employ to create stunning portraits, one technique that has consistently stood out for its elegance and versatility is clamshell lighting. Known for its flattering…

Hummingbirds in migration – Photofocus

My wife, Holly, has a special relationship with hummingbirds. She maintains the feeders year round for our residents and exponentially increases as the critters pass on their migrations. More on that below. Feeding in St. Thomas, USVI Holly took care of the hummingbirds at our home in St Thomas, USVI.…