Posts by David Swindler
Back Button Focus
One of the best methods for gaining more control over your auto-focus system is to use back-button focus. This technique has numerous applications both for landscape, wildlife, and action photographers. In this episode, Juan and David discuss why they recommend using back-button focus and cover a variety of real-world scenarios where it comes in handy.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Auto-Focus
Have you ever been frustrated by auto-focus that wasn’t sharp? Are you confused by all the auto-focus options your camera has? In this episode of Images in Focus, Juan and David break down in simple terms how the auto-focus system works on your camera and how to achieve the best results. We discuss technology such…
Read MoreCreating Landscape Photos With Impact
Anyone who has picked up a camera knows that it can be challenging to take landscape photos that have that “wow” factor. Creating images that resonate with your viewer requires knowledge, timing, patience, and lots of practice. In this episode, we discuss 10 techniques for improving your landscape photography – techniques that will help you…
Read MoreCamera Settings for Wildlife Photography
As workshop instructors, we often get asked what are the correct camera settings for wildlife photography. Indeed, nailing the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO is absolutely essential for successful wildlife photography. The settings you use will depend on many factors, such as the type of animal you are shooting, the available light, the background, the…
Read MoreMirrorless vs DSLR Cameras
Are you thinking about changing over to a mirrorless camera? Do you know what the main differences are between a DSLR and a mirrorless camera? In this informative video, pro photographers Juan Pons and David Swindler discuss the main advantages of mirrorless, highlight many of the myths, and identify some of the challenges. With this…
Read MoreMaking an Image, Not Just Taking an Image
In this inaugural episode of the Images in Focus Photography Show, Juan Pons and David Swindler discuss the thought process behind making great photos. Topics include choosing your composition, defining the background, how to tell a story, and what kind of shot settings you should use! Learn how to plan your shots before you ever…
Read MorePreparing Images For Print
You’ve put so much time and effort into it – traveling to distant locations, going out early and late in the day, and finally capturing those perfect conditions! Returning home, you spent hours post-processing your favorite images and now you have a final product you are proud of. What’s the next step? It seems so…
Read MoreSequator Procedure (PC)
To help reduce noise in high ISO shots, stacking is becoming a popular option for astro-photographers. First, you must take a number of shots back-to-back with as little delay between them as possible. This means you won’t want any kind of 2-second delay or long exposure noise reduction turned on. Second, you’ll take anywhere from…
Read MoreStarry Landscape Stacker Procedure (Mac)
To help reduce noise in high ISO shots, stacking is becoming a popular option for astro-photographers. First, you must take a number of shots back-to-back with as little delay between them as possible. This means you won’t want any kind of 2-second delay or long exposure noise reduction turned on. Second, you’ll take anywhere from…
Read MoreLong Exposure Noise Reduction
Long Exposure Noise Reduction is a feature we talk a lot about on our night shooting workshops. Most photographers don’t have a clear idea what this function does or why it is necessary. In this article, we’ll explain what is Long Exposure Noise Reduction (LENR), when and where you should use it, and then compare…
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