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Photographing Empty Urban Landscapes

Posted by Acratech on 22nd Dec 2015

For urban landscape photographers it’s that time of the year again - the most wonderful time of the year, when for a brief window even the busiest of arterial streets will be almost entirely free of t … read more

Holiday Family Portrait Tips

Posted by Acratech on 25th Nov 2015

It’s one of the most un-wonderful times of the year again for photographers around the nation. And in spite of the fact that it happens every year, each year it also feels like it strikes when you lea … read more
Photographing Fall Colors in California

Photographing Fall Colors in California

Posted by Acratech on 23rd Oct 2015

Here in California, we love summertime. It just wouldn’t make sense to live here without being big devotees of sunshine, t-shirts, and the ocean. That said, the most redeeming feature of autumn’s s … read more
Kenmore Camera’s Digital Photo Expo 2015

Kenmore Camera’s Digital Photo Expo 2015

Posted by Sarah Zanolini on 8th Oct 2015

Get ready, the largest photo show on the west coast is coming up this November. We’ll be there; what about you? Mark your calendars for the: Digital Photo Expo 2015 Saturday, November … read more
Monthly Photography Protip: September 2015

Monthly Photography Protip: September 2015

Posted by Scott Dordick on 18th Sep 2015

Photographing moving water is a lot of fun, because the look and mood of your shots can be so easily changed by whatever shutter speed you select.“Sunset at Spooner’s Cove, Montana de Oro.” Photograph … read more

Upcoming Gallery Show: Al Satterwhite

Posted by Sarah Zanolini on 4th Sep 2015

Our friend Al Satterwhite just sent us an invitation to his upcoming exhibition at the Leica Gallery, in Los Angeles, California. Whether you happen to live in Southern California, or will be visiting … read more
Monthly Photography Protip: August 2015

Monthly Photography Protip: August 2015

Posted by Scott Dordick on 21st Aug 2015

Deep familiarity with your camera’s settings can make the difference between springing into action, getting you the shot you want, and fumbling only to lose that photo worthy moment entirely. For inst … read more
Astrophotography: the Perseid Meteor Shower 2016

Astrophotography: the Perseid Meteor Shower 2016

Posted by Sarah Zanolini on 10th Aug 2015

It’s that time of year again: the Perseid meteor shower is anticipated to hit its peak during the wee morning hours of August 11 and12. Although the Perseids are an annual event, this will be an espec … read more

Photographing Nashville, TN

Posted by Sarah Zanolini on 1st Aug 2015

Last week the Acratech family traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to attend a music manufacturing trade show for our subsidiary enterprise, the newly launched Opal Instruments. It’s always fun to la … read more