vanguard tripods Archives • Usually Dave

We are all told we need to have a unique style in our photographic work, so we strive to find and develop our personal photographic style. Yet, while we search are we even aware of what we are looking for? … Continue Reading >Finding your Photographic Style : Do you know what you’re searching for?

Education & Technique

9 Tips for Photographing Frosty Landscapes

November 29, 2017February 12, 2018

As a landscape photographer, there are very few things that get me as excited as seeing my favorite weather app light up with a frost warning for the coming morning. Here are 9 great tips for getting the best photos possible in these magical conditions! … Continue Reading >9 Tips for Photographing Frosty Landscapes

Reviews & Recommendations

Mastin Labs – Portra Pushed :: Not just for portraits anymore::

June 8, 2017September 5, 2019

Portra Pushed. First why not a little history for you because this isn’t going to be a traditional review as much as it will be just a journal entry, mind dump of my thoughts about Mastin Labs Portra Pushed Pack. But to get there I feel like I should explain. … Continue Reading >Mastin Labs – Portra Pushed :: Not just for portraits anymore::

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Thor & Hourman : Strange meeting

June 2, 2017

It’s all about the light. Amazing light brings perfect shadows. It makes us pick up the camera when feeling uninspired and … Continue ReadingThor & Hourman : Strange meeting

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Searching for Shelter – Part 2

March 10, 2017

In the last post, which you should totally check out first by clicking here, I headed out in search of shelter. … Continue ReadingSearching for Shelter – Part 2

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Searching for shelter – Part 1

March 3, 2017

A few weekends ago we had some nice sunny weather and I decided to once again head out and see … Continue ReadingSearching for shelter – Part 1

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Sunny day in the pines

February 23, 2017

Winter here in North Eastern MN can be frustrating for a photographer. As the snow piles up and access to … Continue ReadingSunny day in the pines

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Hoar Frost for days

February 16, 2017

Some mornings you wake up early and you get the beautiful surprise of a thick, beautiful hoar frost covering the … Continue ReadingHoar Frost for days

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A Lake Superior Adventure

January 27, 2017

From time to time I like to try to make the few hour drive up to the North Shore of … Continue ReadingA Lake Superior Adventure