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Article Archive for September 2011

Mastering Your Flash 101 – High Speed Sync Mastering Your Flash 101 – High Speed Sync

Every once in a while we dredge up a classic post from the past. One of the most popular posts ever was this one on using high speed sync (fp sync on Nikons).
One of my …

GoCast #6 – Growing as a Photographer GoCast #6 – Growing as a Photographer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbFmS-ZrBfw

In this episode Kerry Garrison discusses growing as a photographer, comparing your work to others, and the art of self-critique. During this episode Kerry offers some suggestions on how to critique your work to help …

Why DSLR Audio Recording Sucks and What To Do About It Why DSLR Audio Recording Sucks and What To Do About It

There is no question that video recording with a DSLR such as a Canon EOS 7D or 5D Mk II can create absolutely stunning visual effects. The fact that we are seeing cameras like this …

GoCast #5 – Your Personal Image GoCast #5 – Your Personal Image
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q17GAw4FrdE

In this episode Kerry Garrison discusses your personal image and how you portray yourself to your clients. This includes how you dress, your car, your business cards, your website, what you do on social networks, …

Video capability coming to Canon 50D Video capability coming to Canon 50D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WutAULlNIME

If you have a 5D Mk II you may already know about the Magic Lantern firmware hack that adds a bunch of features that really help cinematographers. One key feature is the ability to turn …

GoCast #4 – Learning your gear GoCast #4 – Learning your gear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYYVqKpwrDg

In this GoCast episode Kerry Garrison talks about learning your gear inside and out and why this is important. Kerry talks about why you should strive to learn how to use your camera and flash …

GoCast #3 – Running a Photography Business GoCast #3 – Running a Photography Business
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_80PYjSqoak

In this installment of our GoCast series, Kerry Garrison discusses different aspects of running a photography business. Kerry discusses some basics of business planning, contracts, pricing, and a number of other business related topics intended …

GoCast #2 – Doing Personal Projects GoCast #2 – Doing Personal Projects
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq7V_eg9oFM

We have talked about this a few times on the podcast but it comes up a lot during talks with other photographers so I thought I would devote a GoCast to it. In this episode …

GoCast #1 – Dealing With Clients on the Cheap GoCast #1 – Dealing With Clients on the Cheap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nofC1USY-To

This is episode one of a new series called GoCasts where I take some normally useless time spent driving to and from clients and jobs and discuss a particular topic. In this episode I discuss …