Author: David@DavidBergman.net

“Can you explain how you balance flash and ambient light outdoors during the day?” Continue Reading →

“What’s your thought on using a DSLR with a pancake lens?” Continue Reading →

“Can you talk about cropping? I’m never sure if I should crop my pictures, and then if I do, I can’t figure out how much to crop them. Are there any rules or is it different from picture to picture? Thanks.” Continue Reading →

“Can you recommend a portable tripod that is good quality but won’t break the bank?” Continue Reading →

Today’s episode answers two reader’s questions about re-editing images and going back and forth between JPEG and TIFFs Continue Reading →

“I’ve heard other photographers say that if you use one of those small, plastic diffusors on your flash, it will soften the light. I’ve tried it and haven’t noticed a difference. Am I using it wrong?” Continue Reading →

“In the old days of film, we would take indoor social club flash pictures and would correct the pictures by using coloured gels. The idea was to deliver a perfect exposure with the flash, and use the gels to correct for the color of the background. It seems so long ago that I can’t remember if the gel was on the flash, the lens, or both! Thanks in advance.” Continue Reading →

“I have lost confidence in my photographic skills. What can I do?” Continue Reading →

Why does the flash meter gives a wider aperture reading when there’s less light and vice versa? Continue Reading →