March 2018 - Lenspiration

My 4-Step Process For Scouting Photography Locations Online

by James Staddon | Mar 30, 2018 | Recommendations

You don’t have to be a full-time photographer to find great places to take great pictures! But it does help to follow a process. So, here’s my process. In this particular video—scouting around for schoolhouses while visiting a friend in Connecticut—I happened to be able to do all 4 steps in one morning (with the... Read More »

Crazy Photo Excursion to Snowy Connecticut!

by James Staddon | Mar 23, 2018 | Stories & Expeditions

I don’t normally drive over 600 miles for a photo shoot…especially when it means driving straight into a major snowstorm! But this time, maybe I was going crazy. Here’s the story behind the assignment and just exactly what happened on this adventurous excursion to snowy Connecticut! Behind the Scenes... Read More »

How I Use a Wal-Mart Tripod!

by James Staddon | Mar 16, 2018 | Recommendations

Not all tripods are created equal. So what can you expect in a tripod if you can’t afford a durable, name-brand one? After accidentally leaving my quality, Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod at home on a recent, multi-day photo excursion last week, I started learning what it was like to use a less-than-perfect tripod!... Read More »

I Couldn’t Find a Good Overlook….

by James Staddon | Mar 9, 2018 | Stories & Expeditions

….so here’s what I decided to do! Behind the Scenes Insights A fellow from church first told me about 5 Points. He knew I liked photography so when I asked if he could recommend of any nice places around to take pictures, he said I might like this spot. A few days later, in a conversation completely unrelated... Read More »