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Bracketing in Photography – Tackling Difficult Lighting. Photographing a lively city scene at night can be as challenging as it is exciting. The balance of light and shadow often varies dramatically, making it difficult to capture a well-exposed image in a single shot. If you can’t achieve a good exposure setting, this is…

Wildlife Extravaganza in Brazos Bend – A Photographer’s Day in Texas’ Wildlife Haven. The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. – Matthew 6. Just an hour from Houston, Brazos Bend State Park is a Texas gem for nature enthusiasts…

Aperture Priority Mode and ISO 100 – A Photographer’s Perspective. As a landscape photographer, my go-to camera mode is aperture priority. It allows me to take full control of the depth of field while the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed. But one setting I rarely touch is ISO. I have a strong…

Focus Stacking – Achieving Clarity in Photography. Focus stacking is a powerful technique in photography that lets you achieve incredible sharpness across an entire image, even when photographing scenes with elements near and far. Here’s a closer look at what it is, how it works, and why photographers use it. What is Focus…

Object & Artifact Removal in Photographs – Sometimes it is desirable to remove objects and/or artifacts from an image. As a photographer, when capturing a scene, it’s common to find elements that don’t belong, such as stray people, animals, or visual artifacts that detract from the overall image. Whether it’s a perfectly composed…

Perspective and Crop in Photography – Mastering the Art: A Beginner’s Guide. Capturing the world in a photograph can feel magical, but understanding how to portray a three-dimensional scene in a two-dimensional image can take a bit of practice. Perspective and cropping play essential roles in shaping how an image feels and flows,…

Post-Processing – Bringing Your Photos to Life. Taking a good photograph is only the first step in creating an amazing image. In today’s world, post-processing – the art of enhancing and refining photos after they’re taken – has become a vital part of photography. With the right post-processing techniques, photographers can make their…

Where are the People? – Solitude in Photography. Frequently we at Mansfield Photography focus on capturing landscapes in their purest form, without people, vehicles, or other objects that might distract from the beauty of the composition. Specifically, the absence of human presence in a photograph allows the viewer to fully appreciate the scenery,…

Mastering Light in Photography – The Art of Exposure. Capturing the right amount of light is essential to every great photograph. Light can bring out details, enhance colors, and create a mood that draws the viewer in. Balancing light and shadow isn’t just a technical skill—it’s an art that can make the difference…