Category Archives: Tips/Gear

Photo-Tip-Fridays :: Lesson 6

Hey Everyone,
Im super excited today cause I have a wedding tomorrow with an amazing couple! This week I wanted to talk about camera panning “To move a movie or television camera to follow an object or create a panoramic effect”. Ive used this technique in the past to accentuate subject movement its really fun but...

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Lisa Coulter - Very cool shot, especially in sepia. Funny story, too, about it flying towards you – sounds like it was chasin’ you! And the comment about “I would not recommend this” – Haha. Will have to attempt this ‘trick’ sometime.

Bassem Wahba - Thanks Jess!

Jess - Sooo cool!!

Bassem Wahba - Thanks Dawn! Im so glad to hear that. If you need any pointer or suggestions on models just drop me a message on here and Id be glad to post!

Dawn Miller - What a unique shot! Bass, your PTF are starting to inspire me to go and get a good camera and really learn how to use it properly! Great shot!

Photo-Tip-Fridays :: Lesson 5

Hey Gang,
Happy PTF!! I know its been a while since we had one of these so I thought it be a good time. I just recently acquired a 60mm micro f/2.8D lens, used for close-up shots. I thought Id take it out in the poring rain yesterday, I’m still laughing about what...

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Bassem Wahba - Hey Guys,

Im glad that your safely back home, We missed you guys big time too! Thanks so much. I think Im going to do a little more Macro shots for the house.

Sarah & Brad - Hi Bassem & Lez! We’re finally home. Second week in Aruba was very relaxing but we miss your company. Just want to say THANK YOU to both for a lovely time in Aruba. BTW,These pics are amazing! I love these Macro shots! STUNNING!!!

Bassem Wahba - Hey Pauline, How’s my top 10 GK Couple doing? Im telling you its amazing what this lens can do, Im now looking at the 105mm VR…dont tell Lez though! *wink*

Bassem Wahba - No problem Jess, ONE MILLION DOLLARS!!! *evil laugh* Just kidding, you know I’ll hook you up!

Bassem Wahba - Thanks Mandy, I hope your Mom is feeling better. Can’t wait for this thurs!!

Pauline - You can see the texture in the leaf in the last photo…stunning! I’ll always be a huge fan Bassem!

Jess - Holy Smokes!!!! My mom and I want to know if these prints are for sale???? We’ve each got some walls that are screaming for these. We’ll fight over them! Let me know.

mandy - oh wow bassem! you continually amaze me! these shots are stunning! especially the stick with the raindrop! perfect!

Photo-Tip-Fridays :: Lesson 4

Hey Gang,
It’s a wet one today but at least it’s Friday! I thought we would talk today about backing up your data in response to the April 1st Conficker virus. I’m embarrassed to say that I was one of the 10 million effecting by the worm, more than embarrassed I’m just mad! ...

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Jess - Great post! Very informative and most helpful. Thanks for the tip!

Cris - Thanks for the tip Bassem. Sorry to hear that you were affected.

Photo-Tip-Fridays :: Lesson 3

Hey Gang,
Welcome to another PTF! Today I want to talk about ISO or what we use to call ASA “film speed”. ISO is the international standard used to denote film speed. You might ask why would I need to bump up my ISO? Maybe it’s because you don’t want to draw attention to yourself by...

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Lisa Coulter - Love ‘em all! I will keep practicing. Love your tips!

Jodi - wow, Bass, these are fab, you know I want to know about your lighting on that last one! The window one is great, love the varying processing! stunning!

Terry McKaig - Beautiful work Bassem………..love the capture of the bride looking out the window at the kids!!

Ersal - some nice photos, I particularly like the last one, a beautiful shot