I decided to pull together a list of some of the most popular\/favorite articles on my web sites. Also included is a list of some of most asked questions I receive with links to the answers.<\/p>\n
Enjoy!<\/p>\n
Originally posted December 12, 2016. Most recent update: May 2, 2026. The Buyer’s Guide Series<\/strong> – Your guide to the best of all things photographic. There are over 80 articles in this series, making it one of the most comprehensive buyer’s guides on the Internet.<\/p>\n Buyer’s Guide Series: Recommendations For The Best Photography Equipment, Software, Books, Magazines, DVDs, Online Photo Labs and More<\/a><\/p>\n Some of my most popular articles are grouped into these photography series.<\/strong><\/p>\n The National Park Series: Where to Go and When<\/a><\/p>\n “How To”\u009d Series: Winter Photography<\/a><\/p>\n How To\u009d Series: Snowy Owl Photography<\/a><\/p>\n How To Series: Adventures with Adobe Bridge<\/a> – Learn all the basics for using Adobe Bridge<\/p>\n People and Events That Changed Me As A Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n The Ansel Adams Series<\/a> – Articles about and inspired by Ansel Adams, including several videos<\/p>\n Series: Channeling My Inner . . .<\/a> – some of the photographers who inspire me<\/p>\n Series: Favorite Photos by Date<\/a><\/p>\n The Exposure Series<\/a><\/p>\n The “Custom White Balance” Series<\/a><\/p>\n The Depth of Field Series<\/a><\/p>\n How To\u009d Series: Off-Camera Flash<\/a><\/p>\n “How To” Series: Using GPS in Photography<\/a><\/p>\n “How To” Series: Photoshop’s Color Tools and Systems<\/a><\/p>\n The Mastering Photoshop Series<\/a><\/p>\n “How To” Series: Astrophotography with the iOptron SkyTracker<\/a><\/p>\n The Great American Eclipse Series (August 21, 2017)<\/a> – The August 2017 eclipse is over but the sun is still there. You can still do solar photography and this series of articles will show you how.<\/p>\n The Chinese Lens Rip Off Series – Overpriced Camera Phone Lenses<\/a><\/p>\n Some of My Most <\/strong>Popular<\/strong> and Favorite <\/strong> Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n Why and When To Set A Custom White Balance<\/a><\/p>\n How To Set A Custom White Balance On Your Digital Camera<\/a><\/p>\n Setting a Custom White Balance Will Save You a Lot of Time<\/a><\/p>\n It’s All About The Light, Part One<\/a><\/p>\n It’s All About the Light, Part Two<\/a><\/p>\n It’s All About the Light, Part Three<\/a><\/p>\n You Can Create High Quality Digital Images of Analog Prints, Even if You are Traveling<\/a><\/p>\n How to Be A Better Wildlife and Nature Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n Colorado Fall Color Travel and Photography Guide<\/a><\/p>\n Fall Color Photography Guide to Marshall Pass and O’Haver Lake, Colorado<\/a><\/p>\n Finding the Peak Fall Colors at the Best Locations<\/a><\/p>\n The Best Colors Come From the Best Exposures<\/a><\/p>\n How To Test Your Camera’s Color Exposure Latitude<\/a><\/p>\n How to Use Your Camera’s Exposure Compensation Scale<\/a><\/p>\n How To Get Critical Focus in “Live View” Mode with a Magnified Image<\/a><\/p>\n Using the Histogram to Check Studio Flash Exposures<\/a><\/p>\n How to See and Photograph the Northern Lights<\/a><\/p>\n How To Focus Your Lens at Infinity for Night Photography<\/a><\/p>\n Why Exposure is So Important<\/a><\/p>\n Exposure Warning: Turn On The Blinkies<\/a><\/p>\n Your Camera Does NOT Capture Reality! – And what to do about it.<\/a><\/p>\n Your Camera Loves “Middle Gray” – And Why That is Important<\/a><\/p>\n Secrets of Great Color: Set Your Camera to Bland!<\/a><\/p>\n ACR and RAW: Two of the Best Things You Can Do For Your Images<\/a><\/p>\n How to Save A Sun Flared Image with ACR and a Soft Light Brush<\/a><\/p>\n Fixing A Color Cast With ACR<\/a><\/p>\n How to Shoot With and Protect Your Camera Gear in Hot Weather<\/a><\/p>\n Better Images: Adobe’s Improved “Process Version” for Adobe Camera Raw<\/a><\/p>\n RGB vs Luminance Histograms – How to Use Them<\/a><\/p>\n What to Do When A Lens Quits Working<\/a><\/p>\n Getting Started with High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography<\/a><\/p>\n Giving Yourself Options: HDR Photography<\/a><\/p>\n How to Create Realistic HDR Images with Adobe Camera Raw<\/a><\/p>\n Colors Your Eyes Can’t See – But Your Camera Can<\/a><\/p>\n Keep a Photo Trip Log<\/a><\/p>\n Depth of Field and Hyperfocal Distance App for iPhones and iPads<\/a><\/p>\n How To Set A Custom White Balance on Your Digital Camera<\/a><\/p>\n Why and When To Set A Custom White Balance<\/a><\/p>\n Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong> – These articles grew out of questions I am asked most often at my workshops and in emails. Each question is linked to the article with the answer.<\/p>\n How do I become a better wildlife and nature photographer?<\/a><\/p>\n What is the best way to photograph Christmas lights?<\/a><\/p>\n My hard drive crashed. What data-recovery service do you recommend?<\/a><\/p>\n What do I do if I lose the photos on my memory card?<\/a><\/p>\n How do I use my memory cards to minimize the chances of losing photos?<\/a><\/p>\n What are your favorite photo labs?<\/a><\/p>\n What Is a Cropped Sensor Camera and What Difference Does it Make?<\/a><\/p>\n Why is Adobe Camera Raw so important to get the best quality images? <\/a>Be sure to check out the links at the end of the article.<\/p>\n How do I create panoramic images using the recent versions of Adobe Camera Raw?<\/a><\/p>\n What are the “blinkies” and why should I use them on my camera?<\/a><\/p>\n How do I get started with HDR (high dynamic range) photography?<\/a><\/p>\n Why shouldn’t I use refilled print cartridges?<\/a><\/p>\n How long will my photo lab prints last? Is there really that much difference from one lab to the next?<\/a><\/p>\n How do I copyright my photos?<\/a><\/p>\n Why is “middle gray” such a big deal for my camera meter and what should I do about it?<\/a><\/p>\n How do I meter manual flash units if I don’t have an incident flash meter?<\/a><\/p>\n Articles that Can Save You Time and Money<\/strong><\/p>\n Never Use Compressed (Canned) Air to Clean Your Camera <\/a>– This article could save you $150 – $200.<\/p>\n Protect Your Camera Gear in the Cold and Snow<\/a> – One simple mistake can ruin your camera and make it unrepairable.<\/p>\n How to Shoot and Protect Your Camera Gear in Hot Weather<\/a><\/p>\n How Do You Know If You Have a Fake R\u00c3\u02dcDE VideoMic?<\/a><\/p>\n The 3-2-1 Photo and Data Backup Plan<\/a> – If your hard drive crashes with all your precious photos and you don’t have a backup, it could easily cost $1,000 or more to get them restored by a reliable company. An unreliable company could cost you just as much or more and lose all your photos forever.<\/p>\n The Best Online Backup For Your Photos and Other Important Files<\/a><\/p>\n Warning! Fake Memory Cards at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n To minimize the chances of losing photos, read this article: Memory Cards Part 1: The Best Way To Use Memory Cards To Avoid Lost Images<\/a><\/p>\n If you have already lost photos, don’t do anything with your memory card until read this article: Memory Cards Part 2: Lost Photos<\/a><\/p>\n Don’t Click on That “Urgent Firefox Update” Notice!<\/a> – This article could save you hours of time cleaning up a computer malware mess.<\/p>\n The “Don’t Get Ripped Off” Series<\/a> – Overpriced Camera Phone Lenses<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I decided to pull together a list of some of the most popular\/favorite articles on my web sites. Also included is a list of some of most asked questions I receive with links to the answers. Enjoy! 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