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 :)

Canon Lens and Speedlite Rebates Extended

Good News for Canon Buyers. B&H Photo Video have extended their Rebate offer for Canon Lenses and Speedlites to February 4, 2012. The Sale has been extended 4 days. If you are looking at getting a new Canon Lens or Speedlite this is definitely a great time to buy. Click the link below to see […]

Getting Extraordinary Photos in ordinary scenes

Press Play above to Watch this Video Tutorial. You can get extraordinary photos in ordinary scenes by: Finding an interesting Angle and Position Getting the camera off AUTO by knowing your settings This short tutorial (which I promised my Facebook fans) gives you an example on how you can start taking amazing photos in fairly […]

Using the Right Lens for Better Photos

Lens Choice is a Key Concept to improving your photos. More so if you have a specialty. One of my EASYDSLR Members, Julie, has a specialty – she takes Band photos. Her unique challenge is dealing with poorly lit venues. You could put on a decent flash and get crisp images but you lose a […]

Green Lake Seattle

Had an awesome Seattle Saturday with the family at Green Lake just North of the City. All photos using a Canon 60D with 16-35mm f/2.8L and 70-200mm f/2.8L – Circular Polarizing Filter on wide shots. Who said Seattle is miserable in Winter?!!