Ask David Bergman

“I’m considering switching from shooting in color to black and white for my portrait work. What are some key differences to consider when composing and editing black and white portraits?” Continue Reading →

“Hey David, I recently got myself a macro lens and I’ve been having a blast taking super close-up photos of everything in my house. I’m having trouble getting some things entirely in focus, even at f/32. Is that normal, and what can I do about it?” Continue Reading →

“If I have my Nikon D850 set to Auto DX crop mode, but I’m using my 70-200 lens, will it still crop the image, or will it use the full 45 megapixels?” Continue Reading →

“Is there a difference when using autofocus through the EVF versus Live View?” Continue Reading →

“Hi David, I’d love to know more about the five different lighting patterns – Rembrandt, Butterfly, Split, Loop, and Broad. What are they and do you use them?” Continue Reading →

“Capturing high-contrast scenes can be challenging. What are some strategies for pushing the limits of dynamic range in my photos?” Continue Reading →

“With today’s programs for sharpening, noise removal, and upsizing images, is there still a need for buying expensive professional series f/2.8 lenses?” Continue Reading →

“What advice would you give to a person over 50 who wants to change careers and become a photographer?” Continue Reading →

“Hi David, I’d like to take pictures of birds in flight, flowers, and landscapes. I’ll be taking them from a moving boat. I have image stabilization on my camera, but should I also use a monopod?” Continue Reading →