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A short while back I did some examples of fun bokeh shapes with our Christmas tree lights.  This article from DIYPhotography shows a simple and easy way to make your own bokeh shapes kit.  I did mine even more low-tech than this version… I used scissors to cut half-shapes into folded business cards.  I then [...]

A fellow seller on Etsy asked me for advice on taking good product photos. This topic has been written up in the forum there a hundred times before, but I took the time to write up my own personal response. Rather than share it with just one person I wanted to share it with all [...]

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A friend writes: Wondering if you might be able to give me a few pointers on taking better indoor sports pictures without a flash.  Any suggestions on camera settings, modes, etc.? I have played with the white balance and tested out several modes on the Nikon D90. You are quite the expert and thought you [...]

The first thing to decide is if an SLR is right for you. You have already discovered one of the reasons to go to SLR, and that is the fine selection of lenses to choose from. The huge number of standardized lens options is really the biggest advantage of stepping up into an SLR camera.