Learning photography is a journey. I’ve not met anyone that could wake up one day and say I’m going to … More
Author: carymcdonald
Computer Systems Engineer and Photographer
Q&A: Are your images “Sharp enough” or “Sharp!”
Does it matter if all your images are tack sharp? Well, that depends on what you want to do with … More
Hummingbird photo hunt morning
After taking way too many water ski photos over three days… over 10K pics… at the Malibu Open two weeks … More
Q&A: How important is knowing your subject or location to getting a unique image?
There is an old saying for photographers -shoot what you love to get get your best images. Why is that? Assuming … More
Q&A: Why are my photos are not as sharp as yours?
Every now and again I have other photographers ask me “why are my photos not as sharp as yours”? I … More
Tournament waterski Photos – Challenges at the Malibu Open
Taking photos of water skiing tournaments, or any sporting events, and doing it well, can be tough and takes a … More
Sync multiple external drives – backup your photos with a Mac
I am a part time professional photographer. What does that mean. I shoot what I want and sell what I … More
2020 – Photographing swallow-tail kites panning practice – maintaining shallow Depth of Focus
Taking sharp photos of moving subjects takes lots of practice. Practice and time getting used to the subjects movement. With … More
2020 – Cary McDonald Photographing Swallow-tailed kites
Swallow-tailed kite photography can be a great challenge.
2019 – Queens Cup water skiing Tournament photos by Cary McDonald
2019 was a year of large personal changes and I have been working to grow from the experience, and not … More
2019 – Malibu Open water skiing photos by Cary McDonald
Malibu Open water skiing photos 2019
Mystic Waters Farm visit to Abelskischool Lake Lure, NC!
I had a great time at AbelSkiSchool taking photographs of the Austin, Clary, and Len. It was a rainy overcast … More
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