KIM OLSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Tripods – Why I Don’t Use Them

by Kim

Festive Union Square 4058

To tripod or not to tripod – that is the question.   Truth is, I’ve never used a tripod. Oh, wait. I take that back. I have used a tripod before. It’s just that my camera wasn’t on it. Does that count? I’m a big fan of traveling light and when I choose what gear […]

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My Photo Gear – What Camera Equipment I Own and Use

by Kim

When I first started out, I wasn’t sure what photography gear to buy. I knew I wanted to be fully digital, but hadn’t decided what system to start with. Canon and Nikon seem to continually be battling for first place, but many other brands are closing the gap. But honestly, gear is only a part […]

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What is a fast camera lens and why do I need one?

by Kim

Canon 50mm f/1.2

When I first started to seriously pursue photography, I’d hear people talking about “fast lenses” and how awesome they are and I had no idea what they were talking about. I had yet to dive into the details of f-stops, focal lengths, shutter speeds and ISOs and how they all worked together, so I’d just […]

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