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Sunset in Maui, Hawaii (Photo: Kim Olson)

Kim / May 29, 2013

Not sure what Camera Gear to buy? Rent it, instead

Photography can get really expensive, fast. There are always better lenses and newer bodies and it’s tempting to want to get them all. But of course that’s …

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Pixel Pocket Rocket Memory Card Holder (Photo: Kim Olson)

Kim / May 22, 2013

How to Keep Your Memory Cards Organized

Memory cards are little and easy to lose, misplace and otherwise not have handy when you need them most. So how do you keep them organized and know which ones …

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Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine (Photo: Kim Olson)

Kim / April 24, 2013

What type of Camera Lens Filters do you really need?

One (of many) debates in the photography world is whether or not you should use filters for your lenses. I kinda fall in the middle. I do use them and think …

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Hiking in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy.

Kim / April 17, 2013

Hiking with Your Camera: Tips to Help You Get Great Photos

One of my most favoritest things to do is go hiking. There’s almost nothing better than being outside, breathing in the crisp air surrounded by beautiful …

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Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine (Photo: Kim Olson)

Kim / March 13, 2013

Ditch the Zoom Lens and Use Your Feet

Zoom lenses have made us a little lazy. Well, let me rephrase that. Zoom lenses have given us the option of being lazy. But you don't have to take it from …

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Fall foliage in New England (Photo: Kim Olson)

Kim / March 6, 2013

Canon 50mm 1.8 Review (& why I use this lens most)

NOTE: Even though in this article I’m talking specifically about my Canon lens, Nikon and other brands have similar lenses. Photography isn’t exactly a …

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Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine by Kim Olson

Kim / February 20, 2013

How to Take Better Photos With Your Camera Phone

Camera phones have come a loooong way. Some of my favorite images I was able to capture with my phone (partly because it’s the one camera I always have with …

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Flower Girl at a Wedding by Kim Olson

Kim / January 24, 2013

Should You Buy A Better Camera Body or Lens?

If you’re on a limited budget and are just getting started in photography, you may be wondering if you should spend more money on a better camera body or better …

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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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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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