Reflection can be a good thing - in life and in photography too.  But sometimes reflections get in the way...

A special thanks to Baba Louie's in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

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On your side, on your back, or perhaps you need a little help lugging all that gear around!

A special thanks to Melissa Preston and Mac Litishin of Honey Hill Farm in Monterey, Massachusetts.

Filmed in Monterey, MA.

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Here's an easy solution for turning off the flash in your point-and-shoot.

Filmed in Nigeria, Africa.

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The sky is overcast and dull, but you need to figure out where the sun will rise for a shoot the next morning.  Here's how.

Filmed in Monterey, MA.

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Lines, circles, rectangles—graphic elements make for great photographs.

Filmed in Pittsfield, MA.

A special thanks to all the folks at the Hancock Shaker Village.

Equipment used: Nikon D2x, AF Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8D, Nikon 50D, Nikkor 80-200 1:2.8, Nikkor 15 1:3.5

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Window light is very flattering to people and their rooms too. Here’s how to make them look good...

Filmed in Monterey, MA.

Gear: Nikon D2x, AF Nikkor 28-70 mm 1:2.8D, white card, and light stand.

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You're looking good in those shades, but what are you seeing?

Filmed in Monterey, MA.

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Cameras (and lenses) get dirty—not so good for them or for your photos.

Filmed in Norwell, MA.

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Photographing objects on location or How to make good photos of things you think look good.

Filmed in Pittsfield, MA.

A special thanks to all the folks at the Hancock Shaker Village.

Equipment used: Nikon D2x, AF Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8D, Nikon 50D, Nikkor 80-200 1:2.8, Nikkor 15 1:3.5

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They're small and you have to get really close. Here's how to show off their beauty.

Filmed at the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge, MA.

Equipment used: Nikon D2x, Nikkor 105mm Macro

Topics: Macro Photography

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Our textbooks tell us to shoot with the sun over our shoulders, but good things can happen when you break that rule.

Filmed in Ghana, Africa.

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I've gone somewhere new.  I'm so excited! But what do I photograph?

Filmed in Stockbridge, MA.

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Building all atilt?  Here's how to straighten out those lines that soar skyward.

Filmed in Stockbridge, MA.

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You don't need a lot of fancy (and expensive) equipment to make good tabletop pictures. Here's how...

Filmed in Norwell, MA.

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You are about to jump on a plane to somewhere amazing. Should you carry your DSLR and lots of lenses or a Point and Shoot? How do you decide?

Filmed in Northern Ghana, Africa.

Equipment Used: Canon S90

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Sometimes your presence chances the scene you want to photograph.  Here's what you can do.

Filmed in Northern Ghana, Africa.

Equipment Used: Canon S90

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Fill flash is one of the most useful techniques in photography. Here's how it looks, and how to do it.

Filmed in Monterey, MA.

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Your subject is making beautiful objects. You want to make beautiful pictures of the process.  Here's how.

Filmed in Pittsfield, MA.

A special thanks to Tom Gizara and all the folks at the Hancock Shaker Village.

Equipment used: Nikon D2x, AF Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8D, Nikon 50D, Nikkor 80-200 1:2.8, Nikkor 15 1:3.5

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Okay, let’s all say it together: My New Years Resolution for 2011 is to make better photographs—or at least better excuses for not making them.

Filmed in Norwell, MA.

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Gear: Lots of stuff - watch the Flick.

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Holiday Schmoliday - ‘tis the season to Shop, Shop, Shop. And do we ever have PixBoomBideas and deals for you!!

Filmed in Norwell, MA.

Gear: Gray, tubular, polythylene foam, tripod leg covers.

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It's a virtue AND a necessity for making good photographs (More relaxing too, and quite often even fun!).

A special thanks to David Herrick of the Mill River General Store.

Filmed in Mill River, MA.

Gear: Nikon D2x, AF Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8D

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Using depth of field to minimize unwanted elements, even if they don't want to be minimized.

Filmed in Monterey, MA.

Gear: Nikon D2x, AF Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8

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Shooting waterfalls, rapids, and other moving water.  And you don't even have to get wet!

Filmed in Western MA.

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A little perspective is a good thing to have.

Filmed in Great Barrington, MA.

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Contrary to what you might think, negative space can be very positive. Here's why—and how to use it.

Filmed in Monterey, MA.

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Candles. Campfires. They give off beautiful golden light — but not very much.  Here’s how to capture the flame and your subject too.

Filmed in Monterey, MA. Our special thanks to Amber Czpranski.

Gear: Nikon D2x, AF Nikkor 28-70 mm 1:2.8D

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Photographing people in public places  Sometimes you engage with strangers to get your image. Sometimes a moment flashes by and you grab it. Sometimes you have to be sneaky. 

Filmed in Norwell, MA. Our special thanks to Matt Teuten.

Gear: Nikon D2x, AF Nikkor 28-70 mm 1:2.8D, Nikkor 300 1:2.8

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Capturing motion. Faster than a speeding bullet… But how do I show motion in a STILL photograph? By using freeze, pan, or blur—that’s how.

Filmed in Stockbridge, MA. Many thanks to the Parks Department in the Town of Stockbridge.

Gear: Nikon D2x, AF Nikkor 28-70 mm 1:2.8D

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You can’t tell wild animals how to pose or when to show up for the best light. Patience is THE virtue in wildlife photography. 

Filmed in Monterey, MA. Many thanks to the folks at Gould Farm.

Gear: Nikon D2x, Nikkor 300 1:2.8, Wimberley J-mount, Kirk Enterprises car mount

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Capturing the character of your subject. In their homes or on the street, you want to make them look good (mostly). Here's how!

Filmed in Monterey, MA

Gear: Nikon D2x, AF Nikkor 28-70 mm 1:2.8D, AF Fisheye Nikkor 16 mm 1:2.8D

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Depth of Field: How it works. How can a field have depth? Why is that distant mountain nice and sharp but the friend standing near me is all fuzzy?

Filmed in Monterey, MA

Gear: Nikon D2x, AF Micro Nikkor 105 mm 1:2.8, Gitzo tripod

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What Exactly IS White Balance? Ever wonder what WB means and what you can do with it? Why pictures of the same thing look different at different times of day?  Indoors and outside? 

Filmed in Monterey, MA

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