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One of the most frequent questions that I get is this, "What camera should I buy," or this variation, "Which camera really is the best?" The truth is that the real question should be, "Which camera is the best for ME?" Camera manufacturers make all kinds of cameras,...

In nearly every class I teach at Tog Loft it seems we find one or more photography challenges that can be resolved with the right gear. People often are under the mistaken impression that they need to buy a more expensive camera, but often all is needed is a lens or...

Between being a mom and a family portrait photographer, I happen to know a trick or two when it comes to freezing a wily little kid in your frame. There are also times when I don’t feel like bringing my camera along with us, but I wanted to share something that...

Cicada mania is here! These fascinating yet freaky little creatures seem to be the topic of conversation everywhere I go, and with good reason- they have been living under our trees for the last 17 years and are in the final weeks of their lives. The last time they...