Ok, so you are seriously considering taking one of the workshops. What gear do you need, what would I recommend, etc. I’m going to break this info down into two ...
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Compact Cameras and Manual Control
So, you like photography. Maybe you are a casual shooter looking for ...
What Is “Off-Camera” Lighting?
Off-camera lighting is…well, just like it sounds. It’s taking a flash lighting ...
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Making Daunting Tasks A Piece Of Cake – Streamlining Post Processing
Is this post a little late to the game? For those who already use applications like Aperture and Lightroom (more about these later in the post), yes, this post is about the biggest “duh!” article you’ll have read in a couple years. However… for those photographers who have not had their eyes opened to these [...]
Creating Raw Moments With Lighting
A pop, a flash, a split second later, a photograph is made. But this photograph… it’s got some spice to it, something you can’t see with your eyes, and there is a lot more going on than you might think in order to make that photograph. Spoiler alert… it’s off-camera flash lighting. Most of us [...]
April Beginner Workshop
Another beginner workshop has come and gone. The weekend workshops just go so fast! What is really amazing is being present to see the transformation of students who walk into the class Saturday morning and don’t even know what the buttons on their cameras do, to watching them walk out of the class Sunday afternoon [...]
Dust Spots – How Do I Clean The Sensor?
It’s a problem we all eventually have no matter how careful you try and be with your equipment. I’m talking about those annoying dust spots that show up in your DSLR photos. They can be a slight issue or a real problem depending on how bad the situation is. I’ve seen some very very terribly [...]
Spell Check = Point & Shoot
Confused? I think when mathematical symbols are used in titles it usually leads to a state of confusion, especially when it’s accompanied by a photo of my ugly mug as the feature photo. Give me a sec to explain what I think is a solid analogy and I think it will all start to make [...]
What Brand Of Camera Should I Buy?
Congrats on taking the plunge into serious photography. There are many things to consider when making the jump into the DSLR market, but you should never ask yourself, “which one is best?” Yes, there are so many people out there chomping at the bit to tell you what they think is by far the most [...]
What Makes A DSLR A Better Camera?
More specifically, what makes a DSLR superior to a point and shoot? That’s a loaded question, but lets look at the major factors to consider buying a DSLR if you are serious about photography. A DSLR camera is requirement if you are looking at attending a Matty Photography workshop, and you’ll see why next. Control, [...]
New Workshop Website
Well, here she is, the new site. Still working on adding a lot more content. Just finishing the first workshop, we have a ton of video and photos to create site content. It’s coming, stay tuned!
Completed Beginner Workshop – March 12/13
DAY 1: What a great day of photography. The workshop went from 9am to 5pm, only breaking for lunch, so we got a lot of information covered. Everyone in the class is doing great. We have a wide variety of photography experience in the class – from people who have never really touched a DSLR [...]
About Matty
Photographer Matt McDaniel, of Matty Photography, has taken his experience and teaching ability and created these informative, hand-ons workshops. He has gone to great lengths to ensure the classes are packed with essential photographic knowledge, all while making it a fun and easy learning experience.
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