This piece was originally written over the summer, but it sat on my computer because I couldn’t find the pictures I wanted to  go with it. Hurricane Sandy left us with the perfect visual to go with this story that’s long overdue. Ever since we started Average Enthusiast, new words [...]

I’m learning to love pictures. I’ve always loved pictures, but it wasn’t until the other Average Enthusiast started throwing around words like F-Stop and ISO that I really started to appreciate the vision that goes into good picture taking. I’m hoping to pick up this skill, just an ounce or [...]

In the context of photography, there is no better experience than capturing a photo at night. It’s the exciting task of being in the anonymity and calmness of dark, while manipulating a device to properly soak in whatever light is available. It breathes a new perspective into places we visit [...]

Photography is great. I feel strongly that it’s something all should understand, appreciate, and practice. Whether it’s following that good ol’ rule of thirds in capturing that next memorable keg stand, perfect exposure in that drool inducing shot of Foie Gras that would make even your PETA pals jealous, or [...]