What Lens?

“What Lens Should I Use?” Isn’t the Right Question

I’m often asked, “What lens should I use?” But honestly, that’s not the question you should be asking.

If you're talking with a group who knows your gear and understands your why, then maybe it's a fair question. But even then, it's still too broad.

You need to ask something more specific:

Are you shooting with full-frame or not?

What are you trying to capture—artistic expression, journalism, wildlife, documentation?

What are your goals for the final image?

Even if you ask the right questions, who can remember all the possible combinations?

That’s why it’s more important to know your gear—really know it. Understand the tools in your photography toolbox and how each one behaves in different situations.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BbyNLdKOnVYUhXBUwDsH5zY5sg1FZOP/view?usp=sharing

Natural Light

I received an email from light stalking "Hi there!

 

Ever wondered why some photographers consistently produce stunning, magazine-worthy photos? 

 

It often comes down to one fundamental photography skill: mastering natural light.

 

Without this knowledge, even your best compositions can look flat, lifeless, or muddy. It's frustrating to line up what should be the perfect shot, only to find your subject looking dull or your colors muted.

 

The good news? "

Basically a sales pitch. But that got me thinking about my photography and what techniques and "drills" can I do?  So I asked chatGPT.

https://chatgpt.com/share/67d83e94-9a88-8009-90b9-7cdb9ad8a1ed

It mentioned exposure compensation but for RAW and without Auto ISO use a fixed ISO and only change one setting at a time. For example for a specific Aperture only change the shutter speed.

Also you may consider using the app Photopills on your cellphone to view sun and moon direction.