Camera Bag
November 15, 2022
Camera Bag: Trip Planning (and the Danger of Overplanning)
Research ahead of a railfan trip can result in great photos. But sometimes it’s possible to plan a little too much…
July 8, 2022
Camera Bag: Sweeter With Time
Sometimes an image can get better with time, which is why it’s worth revisiting our past efforts, writes Scott Lothes.
April 15, 2022
Camera Bag: Film Isn’t Dead
While digital cameras may dominate the hobby, photographer David Witty writes that there’s still room for good old-fashioned film.
March 3, 2022
Camera Bag: The Art of the Wedge Shot
The wedge shot came to prominence in the steam era but it still works today.
February 9, 2022
Camera Bag: How to Railfan With a Drone (Legally)
For years, if you were flying a drone for recreational purposes (aka: Railfanning) you did not need to take a test, but that’s changed.
November 1, 2021
Camera Bag: More Than Locomotives and Cars
Sometimes we get caught up in shooting locomotives and scenery that we overlook the rich details of railroading.
October 29, 2021
Camera Bag: Preparation
Photographer Dennis Livesey shares his process to get his equipment ready for a fun day of railroad photography.
June 10, 2021
Camera Bag: New FAA Rules, Remote ID and Smaller Drones
Last year, the Federal Aviation Administration released a new set of rules for drone operators. Here’s a rundown of how it will impact you.
April 4, 2020
Camera Bag: Pre-Envisioning
While we seldom consciously think about it, one of the skills that we acquire as railfan photographers is the ability to “pre-envision” a picture.
September 4, 2019
Camera Bag: Full Daylight Revisited
The purpose of a light meter is control, but you have to know what that light meter is doing with full daylight to be able to properly use that control.
