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Times Square in New York City

Kim / January 7, 2013

Which Camera Mode is “Best” – Manual, Aperture or Shutter?

One of the pieces of advice I got early on from other photographers was, “Learn to shoot in manual mode. It’s the only way to go.” The reasons for their …

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A more artistic photo of dogs with blown-out highlights and sun flare.

Kim / January 5, 2013

Technically Perfect vs. Artistic Photos

When I picked up photography, I had no clue what I was doing. I'd never taken a class so I simply aimed and fired my camera, hoping that I was capturing the …

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Vernazza, Italy Sunset by Kim Olson

Kim / January 4, 2013

What is a Minimalist Photographer?

[quote]Minimalism: a style or technique that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity. m-w.com [/quote] Simplicity is Divine People often make …

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Puppy dog final image

Kim / January 3, 2013

Why RAW Files Need a Little Love

I’m all for making life easier, but only when it makes sense. Sometimes putting in the extra work is more than worthwhile. Here's an unedited RAW file before …

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Kim Olson's Photography Gear

Kim / January 2, 2013

Photography Gear: A Guide to Choosing the Right Stuff

I kinda had a debate with myself on whether or not I should even write a post on choosing the "right" gear. Photography is so personal and each person has such …

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Palm Tree in the Wind

Kim / January 1, 2013

The Most Important Thing

Why do we do photography? Some of us want to capture images from a once-in-a-lifetime trip or event. Others hope to document their kids growing …

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