My name is John Watson and I created and run Photodoto. I’ve been making photographs for a long time but the bug really bit hard when my children were born. Since then, I’ve taken photography much more seriously and tried to learn everything I could to improve. You can see the result of my efforts on my photo blog lightproofbox.com and in my Flickr photo stream.

My goal with Photodoto is to share what I’ve learned by writing articles that can show you how to get the most out of your digital camera. Whether you shoot with an inexpensive digital compact or the latest digital SLR, we all share the same passion for making images. The articles on this site will cover the gamut of photography from techniques, to lighting to learning about your equipment; and may even contain the occasional assignment to help make a concept clearer. Everything is explained in plain terms and my goal is to have something here for everyone.

I’m still learning, too. So please participate and share what you know by posting your comments about the articles. And if you have a question about anything or want to share a great photography tip, please let me know.

In addition to the articles, the site hosts a large lens database that allows SLR owners to browse, review, and do side-by-side comparisons of lenses from different manufacturers. Check it out if you’re an SLR owner.

Thanks for visiting!