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First Time Shooting the Leica M Monochrom
Up and OverArt Model, Covenant ©2016 Terrell Neasley For a long time, I've pined over the Leica system. I often describe it as magic. I know to a lot of people, it will never make sense to spend $8,000... just for a camera body. That does NOT...
A Mildly Complex View of a Few Things You Can Do LESS of to Get MORE
"It’s not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential." –Bruce Lee Check this out. I wanna cover a few details of some things of note that I think can help transform you into a better shooter. It may not make...
Scouting Nevada, my Third Visit on the Subject
Art Model, Covenant ©2015 Terrell Neasley "I suffered evils, but without allowing them to rob me of the freedom to expand." ~ Gordon Parks This is my 10th Summer here in Las Vegas even though I have only lived here for 9 years. The summer...
On the Question of Greatness
Art Model, Covenant © 2016 Terrell Neasley Let me just break convention here and start right off with my premise that staying in your comfort zone will preclude you from being better in your photo work. At least that's what I believe. I'm...
Protection: MACK Extended Warranties for Camera Gear
Art Model, Anon 3 ©2012 Terrell Neasley Continuing my reviews on the question of protection, I think extended warranties are another good one to cover. So what's an extended warranty? Most of the items you buy will come with some form of guarantee...
Protection: The Age Old UV Filter Debate
It was cool to have KristiC visiting Las Vegas again for a spell earlier this June. So we got to shoot a few times before she left. ©2016 Terrell Neasley Most photographic accessories are designed to aid you in your photographic endeavors in terms...
Why the Camera You Already Have May Be Better Than You Think
Art Model, Leslie ©2013 Terrell Neasley [For my wonderful friend and muse, Leslie. Girl, I think you are happiest when you are shooting! Am I right??] I'm a Sony shooter. I started out years ago with Canon. And when Canon no longer suited my...
Don’t Be Afraid
Art Model, Covenant ©2015 Terrell Neasley "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." ~ Nelson Mandela Don't be afraid. You...
Things to Consider when Selecting Your New Tripod
Art Model Christina, ©2016 Terrell Neasley I get asked on a regular basis about choice of camera...Nikon or Canon? Mirrorless or DSLR? Can a micro four-thirds system compete with larger sensors? Do I need to be full-frame? These are questions I...
Five Things I’d Like to Tell My 20-Year Old Self
Camping at Kolob Reservoir, Zion, Utah "13 Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can...
8 Things You Can Do NOW to Improve Your Photography
Art Model, Covenant, Back Patio ©2015 Terrell Neasley Okay. So you know that Spring time is coming around soon. Its the middle of winter and before you know it, the snow will have melted and green grass and flowers will be budding and blooming....
Come FLY with Me! Let’s Fly, Let’s Fly Away!!
Anonymous Model. German girl I met in Nicaragua. Shot in my room I booked with a local family. ©2014 Terrell Neasley “I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” – Caskie Stinnett I think you can track the evolution of this...
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