by Michael DeYoung | Oct 12, 2020 | Tips & Techniques
I’ve seen and handled quite a few camera models this year from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fuji. For emerging and part-time shooters I can see how camera operation with literally hundreds of menu options can seem daunting and overwhelming. My priority for emerging shooters... 
by Michael DeYoung | Jan 8, 2020 | Featured Posts
This blog features 19 of my favorite images from 2019 adventures. They included a 343 mile hike through the Washington Cascades on the Pacific Crest Trail, two remote multi day backpack trips to the Grand Canyon, an overnight Rim to Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Hike, a... 
by Michael DeYoung | Dec 31, 2019 | Featured Posts
From 9,700 edited images from 2019, which is about 25% of what I shot, I struggled to pick 1 landscape image from each month that I felt represented some of my best work. This is always a great exercise for photographers to do. My mantra as an adventure and travel... 
by Michael DeYoung | Dec 19, 2018 | Featured Posts
Why do I do this to myself? As of this writing on Dec 17, my image count for 2018 so far, which only includes the edited files in my Lightroom Library stands at 15,088. Any photographer can understand the agony of having to pick a baker’s dozen from 15k. These... 
by Michael DeYoung | Apr 10, 2018 | Tips & Techniques
1. Have your camera ready to shoot. Carry it on your chest, shoulder strap or hip belt. This is easy with a smartphone but a bit more challenging with a DSLR. Use a chest harness or shoulder/hip belt. Don’t rely on taking off your pack every time you want to take some...