About PhotoKen

I am a Photographer and Author of this website. SLR user for over 30 Years. Professional Wedding Photographer in Hawaii from 2006 to 2009. I recently produced an online Digital Photography Course for DSLR beginners and intermediate users. I present the basics needed to use these cameras in layman's terms. Taking the pain out of getting better photos. Feel free to send me an email or visit my EASYDSLR site (link below my photo) for some free videos. Best wishes with your photos :)

Magnolias in Downtown Seattle

Some amazing Magnolias I photographed in Downtown Seattle using a Canon 60D and a Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. It was bright sunlight and a regular exposure did not bring out the color in the flowers.Too much lighting contrast and range. Solution: I took a series of 3 exposures for each photo and used Photomatix Pro […]

Hidden Panorama – Part 2

I took this photo at Cannon Beach, Oregon, a week ago. (Click on the image once then again to get a larger view). It’s another good example of a ‘Hidden Panorama’ taken with my Canon 60D. I used a fairly slow shutter speed of 1/10 sec (on a tripod) which gave a bit of a […]

Hidden Panorama Photo

‘Top of the Mountain’ at Winter Park Colorado. I found this gem in my photos from a ski/snowboard trip (that’s my whole family in view). The interesting thing is that when I first saw the photo I thought it was good but not great. Then later I noticed a “Hidden Panorama” (my new term) in […]

Winter, Horses and a Canon 60D

Winter in Missoula is beautiful. Throw in some Horses and a Canon 60D and you’re in for some great photos. Our family took a walk to a nearby Equestrian park… and the dog. It was an amazing day so I thought I would share some photos. I’m not that comfortable on a horse but I’m […]