Author: Alik Griffin

My Experience with the HDR Software Photomatix

If you want to get into HDR photography, I recommend trying out Photomatix. It’s easy to use and fun to play with if you’re looking for some new photography techniques. You’ve probably noticed I do a lot of HDR photography, but I think only about half or maybe 60% of my photos are HDR. I…
Photomatix Pro Review and Sample Photos

Photomatix Pro is software designed to create stunning HDR Photography by taking several photos captured at various exposures and combining them together into a single HDR image.
Mesquite Dunes – Death Valley

This is one of my first photos from Death Valley that popped out to me while going through my Lightroom catalog. I wasn’t planning on visiting the Mesquite Dunes, but since they were just right off the road, we stopped by. It actually took a bit of wandering around to find some peaks that hadn’t…
Yumiko Lost in the Dunes

This is of Yumiko (my wife) in the Mesquite Sand Dunes of Death Valley. We just returned Monday night, and I’ve finally started processing some of the photos. It’s a pretty awesome place. Some of the photos I got here are my favorite ones so far. This time of year seems good to go since…
Venice Beach Pier – Blue Infinity

This shot is another one from the night I went to Venice Beach. I go to Venice a lot; it’s kind of my get-away beach, but the other night, I went there specifically to take photos. I might do it again this week sometime since my auto mechanic is down there for my wife’s Saab.…
Best ND 500 For Your Buck – Review and Sample Photos

After doing a lot of research and never being able to locate a Lee Big Stopper, I came across the Light Craft Workshop ND500. If you’re looking to shoot long-exposure photography mid-day, this filter is all you need. It’s crazy affordable, and the quality is fantastic. Best ND 500 For Your Buck Reason Why I Like…
Beneath the Venice Beach Pier

I have always been fascinated by Long Exposure Photography. It is a style of photography that makes the water and clouds look smooth and silky. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not attracted to it in a weird way. Well, maybe a little . . . Anyway, to do this style of photography, you need a…
Behind the Niagara Falls

This show is taken from the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. It’s from when I was in Canada a year and a half ago. For some reason, I never posted this one. Looking closely down next to the falls, you will see a little group of tourists wearing yellow raincoats on an observation deck. I…
3 Must Know Tips for Photographers using Smugmug Pro

If you’re a photographer, you’ve probably heard of Smugmug and know how great of a service it is. It’s pricey but pays for itself quickly. Mine did after only a few months. So here are some cool SEO (search engine optimization) tricks you can do with Smugmug to help enhance your blog and increase photography…
How to Shoot Better Handheld Photography

Shooting handheld photography has many benefits. You can get more angles quickly; it’s lighter and more compact, and you can experiment more with various creative angles. The downside is that you can’t shoot HDR, long exposures, or night photography.