The Hitchhiker's Guide to Photography
Welcome to The Hitchhiker's Guide to Photography. I'm Hitch and I'll be giving you the tips, techniques, and tricks I've picked up over a lifetime of taking pictures on both film and digital, in studio and on location. We'll be tackling the basics for beginners like how exposure works, how to select a camera and lens, etc. We'll also take you through to more advanced topics like off camera flash, focus stacking, along with gear reviews, marketing tips, live workshops and much more. So, get your camera ready and your thumb out, it's time let the light lead us to the next asventure! -Hitch
Episodes
In this episode of The HitchHiker's Guide to Photography, host Hitch opens up about a life-changing experience—suffering a heart attack shortly after returning to photography professionally. He shares his personal journey of recovery, emphasizing the importance of health and well-being for photographers. Hitch discusses how making lifestyle changes, eating healthier, and exercising regularly not only saved his life but also im...
Wondering where to start with your first camera kit? Hitch has got ou covered with a short list of affordable gear to get you going!
Today we’re continuing our journey through the Exposure Trilogy by diving into ISO. If you’ve ever found yourself balancing ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to nail that perfect shot, this episode is for you. We’re also going to talk about why raising your ISO isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it comes to signal-to-noise ratio. So, grab your camera—or just your imagination—and let’s get started!
In Episode 8 of The Hitchhiker's Guide to Photography, the focus is on understanding shutter speed, the second key pillar of exposure. Shutter speed determines how long your camera's shutter remains open, affecting both the amount of light that hits the sensor and how movement is captured. Fast shutter speeds, such as 1/500 or 1/1000 of a second, are ideal for freezing action, like a bird in flight or a racing car, ensuring...
In Episode 7 of The Hitchhiker's Guide to Photography, the focus is on understanding aperture and its impact on depth of field. Aperture, the adjustable opening in a camera lens, controls how much light enters and significantly influences the depth of field, which is the range of an image that appears sharp. A wide aperture (low f-stop number like f/2.8) results in a shallow depth of field, making the subject stand out against ...
In this quick episode of The Hitchhiker's Guide to Photography, we share five essential tips for finding stunning landscape photography locations without risking trespassing. Learn how to scout public lands, use online tools, get permission from landowners, and more—all in under five minutes. Stay safe, legal, and capture those perfect shots!
New to photography? Or just looking to improve your shots? In just six minutes, we’ll cover six simple yet powerful tips to help you take better photos, even if you're just starting out. From basic composition tricks to easy lighting adjustments, this episode is packed with practical advice to kickstart your journey into photography. Perfect for beginners looking to improve their shots quickly!
Lets talk about 'Scapes! Landscapes and Cityscapes pose unique challenges to the photographer. Today, I'll pass along some tips and techniques to help you improve your 'scapin.
Wondering what lens is best for portraits? We've got you covered on tis episode of The Guide! Hitch discusses different lenses and how to pick the one that fits your style.
On this episode, we're going to tackle manual exposure. It's a complicated subject, but taken in it's three parts it's not hard to understand. With some practice. you'll be a manual exposure expert!
Welcome to The HitchHiker's Guide To Photography!
I'm Hitch and I'm going to give you some speed light basics for creating more flattering portraits using just your on camera flash.
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