By Laura Hicks, Olympus Visionary Grab your camera gear and head outside! The flowers are blooming and they are beckoning you to photograph them. But why take a
Category: Education
Go higher, go deeper: Adventure photography with Doug La Farge & the Flatirons Photo Club
The Flatirons Photo Club is proud to present photographer and adventurer Doug La Farge at our Thursday, June 13th meeting at Mike’s Camera in Boulder.
How to fix dirty-looking snow (and other grungy white scenes)
We’re late enough into spring now that, if I were to hazard a guess, photographers across the land are finally getting around to sorting through
Types of camera: a field guide
National Photography Month continues as we catalog an array of common (and uncommon) camera categories. Round out your awareness and revel in the rich diversity
Half-week homework: Shutter drag for motion blur
If, as a photographer, you start to move into developing some of the more specialized branches of the skill tree, you may have the following
Last-minute tax tips for photographers (pro or not!)
We all love photography, and we all love to share our images. Eventually, some of us end up sharing them professionally. It may start when
Travel around the world for free… with Photoshop Elements
Looking for a light-hearted way to trick your friends and have fun with photography at the same time? Learn how to make it look like
Alter your view of the world with a FREE Sony lens tech class
The illustrious Jeff Van Scoyk, long-time representative of Sony and expert on cameras and optics, will be presenting a free seminar on the wide (and
10 trails to snowy satisfaction
With winter in full swing and snow falling along the Front Range here in Colorado, it seems only appropriate to equip our extended Mike’s Camera
Learn to grow your photography with a fellow Coloradan
John Kieffer, president of the Flatirons Photo Club in Boulder, will speak at the Aurora Society of Photographers on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Where: St Stephens
Six tips for Super Blood Moon photography
By Alex McClure, Olympus Visionary We’d like to thank Olympus for providing these great tips for capturing this weekend’s lunar event. While Alex’s examples will
Welcome 2019… and the new Color of the Year!
Enabling a “universal language of color,” Pantone is a little-known but highly important organization for color-obsessed folks such as we. Since inherent colors produced by
How to shoot: vegan desserts
Merging her ethics with her eats, Michaela Vais uses her Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 VC Macro lens to photograph scrumptious, animal-free treats. By Michaela Vais When
New camera? Get started right with Mike’s Camera’s “Presented by…” seminars
Unleash your creativity with Mike’s Camera School of Photography, Video and Media! No matter where you got your camera, Mike’s Camera School has the right
Creating Christmas-tree-shaped bokeh
By Ted Colegrove, Olympus Designer and Professional Photographer Every year I try to take photos of my dog near our lit Christmas tree. Unfortunately, she
4 tips for capturing Christmas lights
During the festive holiday season decorative lights illuminate neighborhoods and cityscapes across the country. The lights are beautiful — sometimes breathtaking — but when you take
5 easy steps towards better holiday cards!
Choose your photo first You’ve got a whole year’s worth of great photos already sitting on your phone, computer, in social media or printed copies.
Capturing your holiday table
By Larry Price, Olympus VisionaryGood food photography is like a good meal – the more you plan, the better the outcome. Don’t wait to start