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Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet

photographer@oldsadsongs.com (Chris Ruiz) — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:07:03 GMT

Here's a list of recommended image and video sizes for Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok. The ideal dimensions are provided to use as a quick reference.

Updated for 2022

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Basics

photographer@oldsadsongs.com (Chris Ruiz) — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:20:48 GMT

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) uses keywords, tech optimizations, and testing to communicate effectively with search engines and real people.

Why I Shoot Film

photographer@oldsadsongs.com (Chris Ruiz) — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 01:46:31 GMT

Megapixels seem to be all the rage these days.

How Many Backups Do You Need For Digital Photos And Film Scans?

photographer@oldsadsongs.com (Chris Ruiz) — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 01:11:41 GMT

After you've spent a few years taking photographs, you're going to have a lot of digital files that you can't afford to lose. Unfortunately, there's much conflicting advice out there as to what you should do and how to do it when it comes to backing up your work. So let's cut through the noise and answer the age-old question of how many backups do you need?

The Sunny 16 Rule & Film

photographer@oldsadsongs.com (Chris Ruiz) — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 23:50:07 GMT

The Sunny 16 Rule helps film photographers to approximate correct daylight exposures without a light meter.

The Exposure Triangle & Film

photographer@oldsadsongs.com (Chris Ruiz) — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:57:53 GMT

Getting started with film can seem daunting to anyone that's been shooting digital. However, when shooting with digital or film cameras in auto mode, the camera will choose the best Aperture, ISO, and Shutter Speed for you to achieve proper exposure. You won't have to do a lot of technical calculations to shoot film and achieve good results but understanding The Exposure Triangle will help you gain confidence when using any camera.