More software packages are making it possible to tether a digital camera to a computer, either for remote operation (from the computer) or to share the images with others without them having to look at the back of the camera. I recently needed that, so I used Nikon's Camera Control Pro 2.
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At the end of each year I look back at what I've done photographically and come up with a wish list of gear that would help me in the coming year. Then I do what any self-respecting photographer would do - I don't hope someone else will get it for me, I just buy it myself!
I spent Sunday freezing on the sidelines of the Chiefs/Chargers game, so when I wanted to have some photo fun this week, going out in the 8-degree weather didn't appeal to me. Instead I turned my thoughts inside and decided to do some light painting.
I'm as guilty as most people when it comes to shooting large group family pictures. I don't like to do it. The more people you've got in a photo the harder it is to make a nice photo. This year, though, I decided to fight my natural tendencies and try to make a nice group shot at Thanksgiving.
I've always found it strange that computer manufacturers build specialized computers for gamers, but nothing for photographers. You'd think we must be a much larger market. Well, that's finally changing.
