Photography FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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Answers on questions that are asked often by email about my Nature Photography or photography in general. If your question isn't answered after reading this FAQ, just use the contact form.
Do you shoot digital or with film?
I only shoot on film, but I am considering to go digital. Film is still the best medium for large reproductions. But for most normal uses digital is already better.
What is the best camera?
That's not really important. The best camera doesn't make you the best photographer. Go for a reasonable quality camera. Then join a camera club and study the work of others. Especially the top photographers whose work you admire. Talk about it, share ideas and study study study. Experiment with color, black and white, filters, lenses. See what fits best to you. And create your own style. It will take some years probably. And some will never succeed. So try to have fun in the first place.
Do you also sell aerial stock photography?
No, I don't. But I can show you some great sources of free satellite photos and images, just to have fun. I can also recommend to download Google Earth for free. It is a great resource for satellite images, allthough they are all copyrighted. You will have a great experience flying in 3D to your house of local store.
Are your images free to use?
Yes, for personal use and with restrictions. Read the copyright page for more details. We are planning to have higher resolution images available soon, so check back often.
Do you use a tripod?
Yes. Often just to support my sixpack, when I am waiting for that special situation. But usually it is a good idea to use a tripod when your shutter speed is slower than, lets say, 1/30th of a second.
Which Teleconverter should I use?
A TC can save a lot of space in your photo bag. And reduces the weight and length of the lens needed, so it reduces the risk of movement. The best TC is usually the one from the manufacturer of your lenses. Go with the lowest version (1.4 is best).
Why did you choose nature photography?
It is always at hand, even if you live in a city you can find nature. On a macro level there are literally thousands of subjects nearby. A park, a small garden, even a plant on your desk might be the subject. But in the end the main reason is that I feel whole again when I am wandering in nature and connect with Mother Earth. No kidding. I am a very spiritual person and nature is the best easiest place to get into contact with my spirituality.
Do you watermark your photos?
This has been a small hype some years ago. But I never bothered with it. If people want to 'borrow' my photos, there is always a way to do it. I use a copyright notice below every page, but that is purely for the (very) hypothetical case that one of my photos should be used in a commercial way that wasn't paid for AND that i found out about.
Your work is automatically copyrighted the instance that you created it. So don't bother about it and better focus your energy on creating stunning photography with your own style.