I have long been an advocate of the idea that the prosaic parts of life hold just as much value as the flashier ones, both
Category: Photo Basics
Vlogging Gear 101
Twenty years ago, the idea of conceptualizing, shooting, post-processing, and disseminating videos daily (or even weekly) would have been laughable, but thanks to the incredible
How to take great family portraits (a few easy tips)
Thanksgiving is over, but Christmas, Chanukah, New Year’s Eve, and more are right around the corner—plenty more chances to get the whole clan in one
Free download: Travel checklist for photographers
Summer of Travel is still going strong! If you’ve got a trip coming up, this checklist is a must. For example: if you’re planning on
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
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
Pursuing Perseids: How to photograph a meteor shower
But the Colorado rocky mountain high I’ve seen it rainin’ fire in the sky The shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullabye Rocky
Polarizers 101
Most people use clear protective filters on their lenses, but surprisingly few take advantage of the power of polarizing filters. With a quality circular polarizing
From Finale to Fine Art: Tips for firework photography
Freedom Season is here for those of us in the USA, and as we all know, that means that tomorrow, July 4th—that’s right!—Mike’s Camera stores
Demystifying Metal (Prints) @ Mike’s
Even if you already knew that we make sturdy, stunning prints on aluminum, you may not have realized that there are several finishing options available!
Smartphone FUN-tography: How to use your phone as a camera
As the old adage goes, “the best camera in the world is the one you have with you!” Fortunately, as optical and technological capabilities of
Aspect Ratio 101: Why you’re forced to crop your pictures
Wow! Where’d that wolf head come from? The way the above image differed between the preview and in this full article illustrates how much aspect
Night Photography, Part 3: Fire & Specialized Lighting Equipment
Good evening! On Friday, we took a look at how the world around you can pull double duty, offering completely different photographic opportunities at night.
Night Photography, Part 2: Adding Your Own Light
With the sun taking its leave of our fair slice of the earth for the day, let us resume our exploration of night photography. Part
Night Photography, Part 1: Available Light
Although the low-light performance of cameras keeps getting better every year, night photography remains a completely different experience from daytime photography. Shooting during the day,
Trade In/Trade Up 101
While we’ve dealt in used gear from time to time before, we at Mike’s Camera are pleased to announce that we’re taking that relationship to
How to Identify, Fix, & Prevent Sensor Spots
Ever take a breathtaking photo of the clouds, only to find it marred by unsightly gray blobs when you pulled it up on the computer?