Hi, I'm Justin Hogan

Learning Photography Through Technical Understanding

Exploring composition, EXIF data, and gear analysis with AI-powered insights

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Recent Work

The Autumn Bridge

The Chirping Squirrel - Part 1

The Chirping Squirrel - Part 3

The Moo Cow

The Busy Bee

The Chirping Squirrel - Part 2

The Autumn River (Part I)

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From the Lab Notebook

Technical Learning Articles

Gear reviews, technique experiments, EXIF breakdowns, and honest learning failures

Oct 10, 2025

The Story Behind 'The Unreal Bird': When Reality Feels Like Fantasy

Sometimes the most extraordinary subjects appear in the most ordinary places. This is the story of discovering an impossibly vibrant creature in a simple plant pot.

Oct 9, 2025

Patience and The Busy Bee: Lessons in Wildlife Photography

What a single bee taught me about patience, observation, and the art of being present—and how that translated into one of my favorite photographs.

Oct 8, 2025

Finding Forgotten Kingdoms: The Abandoned Treehouse

Stumbling upon a childhood dream slowly being reclaimed by the forest—and why abandoned places photograph the stories we need most.

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My Learning Journey

About My Photography Path

From EXIF data to composition theory—learning photography through technical understanding

I'm an IT analyst by trade who became fascinated by the technical side of photography. Unlike typical "shoot and hope" approaches, I learn by studying EXIF data, comparing settings, and understanding why certain combinations produce specific results.

This site documents my 30-day photography challenge and experiments with gear. Every photo includes full camera settings, technique notes, and what I learned—turning my learning process into a resource for others on the same journey.

I built an AI chatbot trained on photography knowledge to help answer questions about techniques, gear, and composition. It's like having a photography mentor available 24/7.

Photography Gear

▸ Camera: NIKON Z f
▸ Lenses: Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 & Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
▸ Editing: Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
▸ Storage: Sabrent Rocket SD cards

Editing Workstation

▸ CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
▸ GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
▸ RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000MHz
▸ Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD + 2TB NVMe SSD

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Let's Connect

Have a question, project idea, or just want to chat? I'd love to hear from you

Contact Information

Have a question or a project in mind? Feel free to reach out. I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or just having a friendly conversation.

Location

New Hampshire, United States

Response Time

Usually within 24 hours