September 2018 - Lenspiration

Hyperfocal Distance, Explained!

by James Staddon | Sep 28, 2018 | Tips & Tricks

Ever wondered how pro landscape photographers get an entire image to be in tack-sharp focus, from the detailed foreground subject all the way to the distant, background elements? It’s because they understand an intriguing concept called “Hyperfocal Distance”. And it’s not as complicated as it may sound…. “Use f/11”... Read More »

The Day I Lost My $600 Phone in Tijuana, Mexico

by James Staddon | Sep 21, 2018 | Stories & Expeditions

I use the camera on my phone a lot, especially on mission trips. It’s handy for getting selfies, taking videos, and capturing memories where a DSLR is not practical or safe. However, the fact that they are so handy also makes them easier to lose. This selfie was the third-to-last picture I took with that Samsung... Read More »

The Truth Will Set You Free….Even In Critique!

by James Staddon | Sep 14, 2018 | Perspective

We go through such great pains to get an amazing picture. Like, a super amazing picture! And then someone critiques it. “You should have done this. And this. And oh, this too. And this, of course.” We respectfully nod our heads. But inside, the storm rages! “You don’t understand! It was impossible to do that! And... Read More »

A Look At The “Other Side” Of A Photo Not Often Talked About

by James Staddon | Sep 7, 2018 | Perspective

A printed photo has two sides, obviously. A front and a back. But emotionally speaking, every photo has two sides as well. The front is the side we talk about much….the photo itself. Is it a good photo? How does it make the viewer feel? Is the message the photographer is trying to communicate communicated well? For... Read More »