I’m preparing an ANA Money Talks presentation on professional coin photography for the National Money Show in Savannah this February. I hope to...
Good question. The coin isn't bent so that's one for the error coin specialists here. Anyone?
I don't know enough about error coins to have an opinion, but you're the second person to tell me that about John in as many days. If that's the...
Thank you. That is gracious of you to say.
If you’ve read the recent Canadian Coin News, you may recognize this page. My images appeared in the Errors & Varieties column, illustrating a...
That's a great story!
In many areas of photography, motion can force a compromise in sharpness—think of fast-moving subjects or quick “grab shots.” But coins don’t...
I picked this up earlier this year. A Republic of Venice Italian State Silver 1 Grosso issued by Reniero Zeno, the 45th Doge of Venice, reigning...
I don't know if there are cameras that will do this in-camera. It wouldn't surprise me if there were, but I've never looked. I use Nikon gear, and...
Thank you. I thought I only had a certain amount of time to edit a post after it was posted, and that time had passed. Does it have a time limit?
I just realized I meant to write maximum contrast, not minimum. oops...
For those interested, this is the obverse/reverse of the coin, presented in a registry set format. It was shot with a different setup from the...
Thank you. BTW, I don't think my smartphone has a pro button... It has a terrible camera.
Thessaly, Larissa Silver Stater (356–342 BC) I wanted to share a recent image and a few behind-the-scenes shots showing how it was made. The coin...
Thank you. It's a passion and a job.
I've been collecting these myself. I've been interested in Percy Metcalf's work since I bought a 1924 British Empire Exhibition Medal. I'm just...
I have the L version. Actually, I have two of them. One's a back up. I'm in no rush to go mirrorless. For me, the benefits don't justify the cost.
I shoot Canon and Nikon. That shot was taken with a Canon EOS 5D and a 100mm macro lens. It a good lens. I've been using it for the past 6 years.
This summer, I had a set of three 5-ounce silver coins come into the studio with small Murano glass insects attached. One was a bee, another a...
I was delighted to be a part of the project. Six hundred coins tells quite the story and photographing them was fun and informative. I love the...
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