: About Me

I am a Journalism graduate who turned his fascination with the Internet into a better paying job as a software engineer. But I miss writing, and Helium seems like a godsend!

I currently work at HowStuffWorks.com and I love it. While I am not a writer for HowStuffWorks, I do get to mingle with the editorial staff and say things like "Is that the latest AP Stylebook?" and "What a great lead paragraph!"

I have a wonderful wife and five active kids, which means I do most of my writing late at night. They are my inspiration and the focus of my life

While computers help me earn a paycheck, photography drives my passion. I jumped feet first into digital photography in 2002 and have never looked back. Playing with apertures, shutter speeds, and lighting fuels my thirst for more and more knowledge, which I love to pass on to others.

I tried making a living as a professional photographer for a while, but I have comfortably settled in now as a freelancer. As such, I do about 15-20 jobs a year for fun and extra money. And while I do a wide variety of photography, sports action is what I love most!

My passion is ...

Photography

I know too much about ...

The Lord of the Rings

My parents always told me ...

Treat other people the way you want to be treated.

My childhood ambition ...

To work in the wildlife and fisheries industry.

My favorite memory ...

Fishing with my father.

Why I write ...

I love to communicate - especially that moment when the light turns on and the reader thinks "Now I understand!"

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

The Office

My first job ...

Technical Writer

My best moment ...

My best moment seems to be re-written every day as I spend time with my kids.

My inspiration ...

My wife and my children.

Arts & Humanities > Photography Understanding resolution and picture quality settings in digital cameras

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Have you ever tried to print a photo from your digital camera that looked great on your screen but didn't on paper? It all has to do with the resolution and quality settings on your camera. When you get a grasp on how these two relate to printing pictures, then you will be on your way to printing great photos. RESOLUTION Digital pictures are made up of pixels, which are tiny little squares of solid color. This is where the term megapixel (MP) comes from, which is a measurement of how many millions of pixels a camera captures in each shot. Nearly all digital cameras offer you three or more ...

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