From the category archives:

Tutorials

How To Shoot Fireworks

December 29, 2009
Fireworks, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, 4th of July 2009.

The year is quickly coming to a close and many of us are thinking about shooting fireworks. Here are some tips that have served me well over the years.
First, be on a tripod. You need slow shutter speeds to get the light trails, so unless you want your photographs to come out like impressionist [...]

Read the full article →

Maui Sunset Panorama

December 11, 2009
Kihei Sunset Panorama, Maui, Hawaii.

I love shooting panoramas, and decided to do one while I was shooting a sunset a couple of weeks ago. Check out Photogler for details on how I produced the image.

Read the full article →

12 Photography Rules Of Thumb

November 1, 2009
Portrait shoot. Model: Maria Mazurova.

When I was out shooting the other day, it occurred to me that I still use a bunch of timeless rules of thumb I learned from various sources along the way; many so ingrained I don’t even realize I’m using them. I thought it might be fun to do a review.
A few years ago, I [...]

Read the full article →

Why And How To Use An ND Grad

October 25, 2009
Sunset, Kamaole 3, Kihei, Maui.

One of the secrets to the success of my landscape photography is the Neutral Density Graduated Filter—otherwise known as the ND grad. I learned about them from Bob Evans at one of his (highly recommended) workshops in Yosemite in ‘05, and almost always use them in my landscapes.
A daylight sky can be several stops brighter [...]

Read the full article →

How To Create A Montage With Adobe Photoshop

October 5, 2009
Hidden Falls - a montage created with Adobe Photoshop.

Creating a montage with Photoshop has always been one of my favorite creative outlets. It gives me an opportunity to set my mind free and see my photography from a totally different perspective. It also enables me to use photos that are flawed, or that I might not be able to use otherwise, for whatever [...]

Read the full article →

How To Take Full Advantage Of Your Flickr Account – Part 2

September 24, 2009
Flickr logo.

In Part 1 of this series, we covered the basics of setting up a brand new Flickr account, uploading photos, organizing them into Sets and Collections, linking to them and displaying them in slideshows. In this part of the series, we’ll cover some of the finer points of getting your images noticed and interacting with [...]

Read the full article →

How To Take Full Advantage Of Your Flickr Account – Part 1

September 21, 2009
Flickr logo.

Flickr is one of the today’s most popular photo sharing sites. Whether you’re a professional who wants visibility and honest feedback on your work, or an enthusiast who just wants your photos to be seen and enjoyed, Flickr is a great place to share your images and engage in discussions about them in a non-commercial [...]

Read the full article →

How To Embed A Flickr Slideshow In A Tab On Your Facebook Page

Screenshot of Peter Liu Photography's Facebook page. September 14, 2009

Ever since I created my Facebook page, I’ve been looking for a way to embed a Flash slideshow into it. Facebook doesn’t allow embeds, so I looked at a lot of different applications, and MagToo was the closest I could come to a decent solution.
The thing is, I use my Flickr account as a kind [...]

Read the full article →

The 3 M’s That Are The Bane Of Good Photography

September 7, 2009
Sunset taken from a rooftop in Kihei, Maui, Hawai'i.

Over the weekend, my wife and I were over at our friends‘ house for what seems to be a developing tradition for us—a dinner (potluck, barbecue, pizza, whatever) and movie night with close friends. Unlike most dinner guests, I’m the nerd who shows up with a gear bag and a tripod, and sneaks out during [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries