I go by a few names. Not for mystery’s sake, but because each one holds a different version of me. JC the Kid is the part of me that remembers— late-night drives, quiet moments, conversations I never finished. That name lives where nostalgia and curiosity collide. It’s the voice behind the lens. The one still … Continue reading Still Imagery, Lost Observations
When it comes to APS-C zoom lenses for the Sony a6700, two major contenders stand out: • Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G – Sony’s flagship APS-C zoom lens • Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN – A compact, affordable alternative Both lenses are constant f/2.8 zooms, making them ideal for low light, portraits, street photography, and general … Continue reading Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G vs. Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8: The APS-C Zoom Lens Showdown
She watches it all—silent, unshaken. A reflection of something real, or just a memory staring back? I found this mural on a quiet evening, the kind of evening where the sky holds onto the last bit of light just long enough to make you stop and take it in. The Mona Lisa stares through those … Continue reading She Sees Everything
At the start of the year, I had this idea: post a picture a day for 365 days. Simple, right? A way to push my creativity, refine my editing, and maybe even build a little community around the process. What I didn’t expect was how quickly it would change the way I saw both photography … Continue reading A Picture a Day & the Illusion of Connection
I get this question a lot. J how do you practice? I have a simple exercise you can do that I wish I learned sooner. First off you need to learn about the photography triangle. This is iso, shutter speed, and aperture or sometimes called f stop. All three of this things have very different … Continue reading How to practice photography at home
No not that kind of gas. G.A.S. other wise known as Gear Acquisition Syndrome is the act of buying new gear often. Most commonly thinking it will make you better. Most of the time you just end up with gear you never use. Why is that some wonder. Well, frankly, its because it doesn’t “make … Continue reading Do you have G.A.S.
J why are you so controversial? Let me explain. There are times and reasons that megapixels matter. But not the way you think. We are sold on the idea that if a camera has “more” megapixels it is better. Consumers really buy into this. A question I get a lot when I’m asked for a … Continue reading Megapixels do not matter!
If you read my last post you will see that I’ve basically never had a focus in photography. I just kinda did it all. There for I did what ever people asked. Because of that I hated all of it! At least I thought I did going through it. It was because I had no … Continue reading So what is my focus?
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