Author Archives: Jay Caption

About Jay Caption

Jay is a professional photographer who specializes in live music, product, and wedding photography. When he is not behind the lens, he enjoys local music shows, adventures around town with the family, occasional road trips, and a killer bowl of in house made ramen from his favorite lunch spot. Jay is based out of Calgary Alberta Canada.

Want To Edit Photos Like a Pro? Let’s Get to Know Layer Masks in Photoshop Photoshop is a powerful resource in the photography world. Some may say that it is essential to be running some form of photoshop alongside more widely used photo editing software such as Lightroom. While both programs complement …

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Photo Editing

Getting Started With Layer Masks in Photoshop

No Matter What, I Always Get Blurry Photos! What Gives? One of the most frustrating things we face as photographers is getting back from a shoot, looking over your the gallery and realizing that a majority of photos that you thought were amazing as you took them, are not as sharp as …

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Inspiration & Motivation

The 4 Main Reasons You Get Blurry Photos and How To Fix Them!

The Dilemma: Choosing The Best Beginner Camera in a World Full of Options. Which One is For You? This is a question that gets asked regularly, so let’s get clear right from the start friends. The best beginner camera for you, is not going to be the same as the best beginner …

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Photo Gear Reviews

Starting Out: What Is The Best Beginner Camera For You?

Understanding Your DSLR Basics Made as Easy as 1-2-3! Getting your very first DSLR Camera, is one of the most exciting times as a photographer and for most of us, the beginning of our journey into the amazing world of photography. But let’s face it friends, getting to know your DSLR basics can …

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Photo Tips & Technique

Do You Know Your DSLR Basics?

Have you Ever felt Confused on How To Export Images From Lightroom? You Need to Read This Now! So you’ve finished your photo gallery and are ready to show off your beautiful images to your client and give them that real WOW factor you know they will feel. But now, you find …

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Photo Editing

The Essential Pocket Guide on How to Export Images From Lightroom

Hey Photographers! Have You ever Wanted to Be Awesome at Band Photography? Keep Reading to Find out How! Ever wanted to be the go-to photographer for band photos? Have you ever wanted to really stand out by taking great and press worthy shots of one of your favorite musical acts? Well great …

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Inspiration & Motivation

Band Photography: 5 Things You Need To Know!

The Basics Of Flash Photography: 3 Simple Tips ETTL. Manual Mode. 1/8th firing power. Bouncing the light. Sound familiar yet? Yes my friends, all of these terms are related to the use of flash in photography. More specifically, the proper use of flash. This is one of those subjects that doesn’t get …

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Photo Tips & Technique

Flash Photography: 3 Tips on Getting Started

Your 18-55mm Is Still a Great Choice! My very first ‘serious’ camera (I say serious because it was the first camera that I owned with interchangeable lenses) came with all the starter essentials that I could hope for when I was starting out. I remember the smile from ear to ear when I …

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Photo Gear Reviews

More Useful Than You Think! The 18-55mm Lens

Prime Lens: What is it? What can you do with it? Whether you just took the leap into the wonderful world of photography or you have been at it for a while, no doubt you got to a point where the ‘kit lens’ that came with your brand new camera, just wasn’t …

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Photo Gear Reviews

Why Everyone Needs a Prime Lens!