Exposure Learning
Camera Settings: Quick quiz. Without looking at your camera, what are the steps you need to take to change your camera’s ISO sensitivity? Spend [...]
Quick Reference Guide
Download a PDF version of the MPA Quick Reference Guide! MPA Photo Guide
Lens Choice
Lens Choice: Beyond all of the regular gear, you may be considering bringing; your lenses are a huge part of the gear list. Again, [...]
Equipment List
Equipment Check List: For many of you, this may be your first photography tour and not only are you unsure of what to do [...]
Other Gear
Other Gear Considerations: Memory Cards: You will shoot WAY more images than you would ever expect on a photography tour. Because we are photographing [...]
Filters
FIlters: Don’t waste money on UV Filters In general I am not a fan of UV filters, they offer little protection from a fall [...]
Winter Gear Tips
The first thing you need to consider when photographing in the winter (or at least, in snow conditions) is the temperature. Sure, you're all bundled [...]
Back up!
I have a saying that states, “There are those that back up and those that will!” This is such an important subject, that I [...]
Star Photography
Gather your gear - Camera, your fastest & widest lens and a tripod. A wide angle lens with a large opening (small f stop) such [...]
Wildlife Photo Tips
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and more PRACTICE This is the first key! If you cannot capture an image of a dog running at home, do not [...]