Sorry about the mess but this page is still very much work in progress!

Learning about Photography

Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco at Twilight
January 2005
Canon 1D-Mark II 35-350mm f/2 L

Just Starting Out

Quick Tips on Taking Better Snapshots - Some hints for taking better snapshots.

Beginning Photography Tutorial - Interested in taking better pictures? Perhaps you want to do something more serious than just taking snapshots? Here is a guide on getting started down that road.

What to Look For When Buying A Digital Camera - Simple things to know and look for when you shop. Waste less time, don't listen to the propaganda--figure out for yourself if the camera you see is right for you.

Improving Your Photography Series

Taking Better Portrait Photos - Wonder how you can take better people pictures? A look at practical ways to improve your portrait photography skills, the tools you need and what to look for.

Photographic Technique

Film - What's the best film to use? What do I choose and when? Slide film and print film? Read this to learn what film to carry with you next time.

The Digital Darkroom

The Digital Workflow - Overview of taking pictures from the camera into the digital darkroom and some techniques for fixing up your images.

Cropping - A simple yet overlooked technique for improving your pre-press compostion.

Stuff

My Equipment - List and descriptions of stuff I use.

Panasonic DMC-L1 - Panasonic's first digital SLR.

The Canon 1D Mark II - A review of this amazing camera, my new workhorse.

Contax G2 - My favorite travel and vacation camera.

Bibliography

Books

Photographic Technique

Reference

Portrait Photography

Wedding Photography

The Digital Darkroom

Web Publishing

Travel Guides

Periodicals and Magazines

Web Links

General Photographic Interest

Useful Links

Wedding Resources

Retailers

Photo Labs

Manufacturer Links

Film

Cameras

Digital Cameras

Lenses/Optics

Filters

Photo Printers

Scanners

Computer Stuff

Hardware

Software

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