Benefits of always using a tripod

November 26, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
Why do some photographers always use a tripod? While I can't answer for other photographers, I can offer the following reasons why I use a tripod for virtually all my photography. I am a nature/landscape photographer and I am always looking for the greatest depth of field, which demands that I use a small aperture of anywhere from f16-f32. Your sm...
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Digital Camera Training Blog 1

October 01, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
Digital Camera Training My name is Ron Bowman and I’m a professional nature photographer based in New Hampshire. My photography is available on my website, as well as in 5 League of NH Craftsmen galleries (Littleton, Meredith, Center Sandwich, Hooksett, and Nashua). My 50+ year background also includes wedding photography, real estate photograph...
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How and why to use a variable neutral density filter on your DSLR camera.

September 05, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
Benefits of using a variable neutral density (ND) filter on your DSLR camera. What is a variable neutral density filter? These filters reduce the amount of light entering your camera, so think of the filter like a pair of sunglasses. There are many different models and manufacturers to choose from, but the most popular reduce light from 1-5 stops...
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Snapshots vs good photographs

June 23, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
Snapshots vs. good photographs The proliferation of smart phones, along with their improved camera quality, has contributed to the often-held viewpoint, that anyone can create artistic, professional photographs. While it’s true that you don’t have to be a professional photographer, to create great photographs, there is a world of difference betwee...
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Ogunquit Beach, Maine Sunrise Photo Shoot

March 25, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
Ogunquit Beach, Maine Sunrise Photo Shoot Ron Bowman, NH Landscape Photographer I live in NH, where we only have about 20 miles of coastal shoreline, but just to the north, Maine boasts many miles of sandy beaches and rocky coastlines, offering many beautiful sunrise opportunities. On March 20th, the first day of spring, I traveled to Ogunquit, M...
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