Rick Sammon

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Shooting Indoors; How To Deal With Low-Light Conditions
Rick Sammon  |  Mar 01, 2005

Photos © 2004, Rick Sammon, All Rights Reserved

When we travel, we often find photo opportunities indoors. The relatively low light and artificial light conditions of indoor shooting present special challenges; challenges we can meet if we take the time to make a few important camera settings.

In addition, as is the case with outdoor photography, it is...

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Shooting The Slots
Rick Sammon  |  Mar 01, 2003

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From a purely sensuous point of view, few outdoor scenes beat Arizona's Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon, two of the best-known slot canyons in the world.

The...

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Take A Photo Safari To Texas
Rick Sammon  |  Jan 01, 2004

For many wildlife photographers, nothing beats an African photo safari. It's the adventure of being "one with nature" on wide-open plains; the excitement of framing a lion, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, or other magnificent animal in the...

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Taos Digital Workshop Focused On Learning, Creativity, And Fun
Rick Sammon  |  Sep 01, 2002

"It's the light Rick. You have to see the beautiful quality of light that you find only in Taos." That's what George Schaub, Shutterbug's Editorial Director, told me shortly before our Taos Digital Photo Workshop, which was held in April of this...

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What To Do When The Weather Turns Bad
Rick Sammon  |  May 01, 2003

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Look at any post card rack, and you'll see pictures taken on bright, sunny days. The pictures were often taken late...

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Digital Darkroom
Handmade Panoramas; Manually Stitching Can Be Fun!
Rick Sammon  |  May 01, 2004

In 1980, I was involved in a project to create the world's largest photograph: a panorama of the Grand Canyon. Our team of six (photographers and a TV crew) rode mules into the Grand Canyon, where, in the sweltering August heat, we set up a 35mm SLR...

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Outdoor/TravelSports/Action
High Flying
Photograph The Fun At Balloon Festivals
Rick Sammon  |  May 01, 2001

Dozens of ballooning events are held around the country throughout the year. No doubt one is held not too far from your hometown. "Shutterbug" contributor Rick Sammon has been shooting balloon festivals for five years. His favorite is...

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Digital Darkroom
Let Your Imagination Soar; Turn A Dull, Static Shot Into An Action Shot!
Rick Sammon  |  May 01, 2004

Perhaps the coolest feature of digital imaging programs is that they let our imaginations soar. Using our imagination, and working with the latest technology, virtually any effect is possible. I thought I'd share a few techniques that illustrate how...

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Outdoor/TravelPro Techniques
Low-Light Shooting
Indoor And Outdoor Tips
Rick Sammon  |  Jun 01, 1999

Many amateur photographers have a simple remedy for shooting in low-light conditions--they turn on their flash units and blast the hell out of a scene or subject. Well, that technique sure is effective. For a more pleasing and more creative picture...

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My Travel Gear
10 Accessories To Improve Your 35mm Images
Rick Sammon  |  May 01, 1999

Never before has 35mm photography been so easy, so exciting, and so much fun. What's creating all the hoopla in this time-proven format--the choice of most photojournalists, travel photographers, and amateur shooters? For one thing, just about all...

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