Author: David@DavidBergman.net

This week’s topic is about lens aperture. What is it and why would you decide to change it when taking pictures? Continue Reading →

“Is there a benefit to using slower shutter speeds? And is there a negative effect from using very high shutter speeds?” Continue Reading →

“Is there a way to program a button on the Canon R5 or R6 that will scroll through the custom settings? Those typically have to be selected by turning the mode dial on top of the camera. When covering basketball, I always miss a shot or two when I reach up and turn the dial to switch between custom settings. Can you help?” Continue Reading →

“Hi David. What’s the best way to set up a curved reflector like the Wescott Eyelighter? Why is it better than a standard pop-up reflector? And should you use one large softbox, or a separate light source like a strip box directly above to focus the light being reflected? Thank you.” Continue Reading →

“What causes banding in concert photos? I usually experience it when there’s a lot of smoke and black light in the scene.” Continue Reading →

“Do the diffusion layers in a softbox reduce the light output?” Continue Reading →

“What the heck is electronic first-curtain shutter, and why would I use it over the mechanical or regular electronic shutter?” Continue Reading →

“I’m just starting out with off-camera flashes and am looking at light modifiers. I know there are several different sizes of softboxes, as well as different shapes like rectangular and octa. How do I navigate through the options to find the best ones for me?” Continue Reading →

“When shooting corporate headshots on location, what would be your minimum setup to get the best results?” Continue Reading →