Neutral Density Filters

Here's a great tip.  Have you ever found yourself wanting to shoot with your lens wide open so that you get that dreamy Bokhe effect but the sun is so bright you have to stop your lens down?  This is the perfect time to break out a neutral density filter kit.  These filters attach to the front of your lens and reduce amount of light that enters your camera which allows you to shoot with a larger aperture.  If you're metering through your lens then you don't have to change a thing, simply screw the filter on your lens and enjoy an extra 1-3 stops.  If you use an external or handheld meter than don't forget to compensate your exposure depending on the filter you're using.