I really like my Sony RX10M4 – All-in-One Camera
By Jeff Insel A year or so ago I decided I’d like a good “point and shoot” camera for just all purpose photography but also wanted one good with low light, primarily to photograph concerts I wor...
An Arizona Luthier
By Jeff Insel I met Jason Kostal a couple years ago at a concert at the MIM Music Theater. He’s a local Luthier – and a really good one. I finally got to see his shop and learn a bit about how...
Why I Enjoy Being a Photo Guide with AHPS
By Jeff Insel I’ve been a volunteer Photo Guide with Arizona Highways PhotoScapes (formerly Photo Workshops) for over 7 years now. I submitted an application after participating in a 4 day workshop ...
Roller Derby
By Jeff Insel I was invited by a friend and colleague to attend her first roller derby match. It was a fun experience as I knew very little about the sport. Her match followed a Junior’s match. Turn...
Copper Queen Mine Tour, Bisbee, AZ
By Jeff Insel My wife and I recently spent a couple of nights in Bisbee,AZ. One of the things we wanted to see was the Copper Queen Mine Tour and we weren’t disappointed. Tours are seven days a ...
Concert iPhoneography
By Jeff Insel I am a very lucky guy, in my semi-retirement I found a job at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) as a driver for the Theater department (and now also a p/t Artist Coordinator). I am a v...
Super Moon and a Streaking Airplane
Author: Jeff Insel I’ve had several people inquire as to the settings and lens I used for my “Moon Shot”, so I thought I’d try answering in blog form. I had planned to photograph this event ...
Want to get an Arizona photo published?
Author: Jeff Insel I woke up this morning, started my morning tea and fetched the newspaper. Upon turning over the front page, to the weather page, I noticed that a sunset photo from my driveway I...
A Night Enjoying Garden Lights
Author: Jeff Insel Recently I went to the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) to check out the Luminaries and the Bruce Munro exhibit. It was definitely well worth it. I really wanted to work on some nigh...
“Call me Lefty”
by Jeff Insel with help from Jack Jordan One morning last week I reported to the North Valley Surgical Center in Scottsdale, at 6:00 a.m. for surgery on my right ring finger. I’ve been preparing for...