Posts by Author: Jeff Guyer
Jeff Guyer is a commercial/portrait photographer based in Atlanta, GA. Still an avid street photographer and film shooter, Jeff also launched a kids photography class three years ago, where rumor has it he learns more from the kids than they learn from him.
The Konstruktor DIY Camera Super Kit – A Review
Apr 4, 2014
Jeff Guyer
I’ve written before about what shooting film means to me, and I almost always have a film camera in my bag alongside my digital arsenal….
10 Easy Ways to Jump Start Your Creativity
Apr 1, 2014
Jeff Guyer
I teach a kids photography class twice a week. In Digital Photo Challenges, my eager group of students range in age from 12-17, and are…
Faster And Better – The Best Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts
Mar 25, 2014
Jeff Guyer
Not to be overly dramatic, but keyboard shortcuts can– and will– change your life. Okay, maybe it’s a little overly dramatic after all, but I’m…
Avoiding the Non-Disparagement Clause in Photography Contracts
Mar 21, 2014
Jeff Guyer
I’m often intrigued when my worlds collide. When I left my career as a lawyer behind, I never realized just how often it would encroach…
A Review of the Anker Astro3 External Battery Charger
Mar 4, 2014
Jeff Guyer
I’ve mentioned the importance of mobile battery backup and charging in a few articles recently (see 10 Travel Photography Essentials and 10 Tips for Better…
5 Free (and 1 Almost Free) Photoshop Alternatives
Feb 25, 2014
Jeff Guyer
I don’t think there’s a whole lot of debate over the premise that Photoshop has become the gold standard in photo editing software. I’m pretty…
10 Travel Photography Essentials
Feb 19, 2014
Jeff Guyer
There’s nothing quite like a vacation, road trip, adventure, or combination of the three to get your creative juices flowing. Sometimes hitting the road is…
Why Your Kit Lens Isn’t as Bad as You Think It Is
Feb 4, 2014
Jeff Guyer
One of the things that I try getting across to my students is that despite all of its amazing capabilities, the camera is just a…
How a 365 Project Crushed My Creativity
Jan 24, 2014
Jeff Guyer
Mythical creatures are a part of every culture on Earth. From yetis, mermaids, satyrs, and centaurs, to fairies, nymphs, sirens, and krakens– all of them…
7 Essential Accessories for Your First DSLR
Jan 14, 2014
Jeff Guyer
If you read my post back in September about Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS), you know that I’m a firm believer in making smart choices about…