In this episode I talk about how contrary to normal thinking and taking more gear, going out with one lens and one body really can help rekindle your thought process and help improve your photography.
Hard Light, Friend or Foe
Ideally, we would all like to shoot with perfect light. Golden hour or blue hour, soft even lighting but that is not always the case. Sometimes, circumstances dictate that you work with what you have regarding light. This is the challenge and fun of photography for me. Granted, there are sometimes when you just know right away that the only …
Importance of Storytelling
In this episode I discuss how good storytelling is more than just composition, it needs to have emotion to grab the viewer and pull them into the story while looking at your image. How do we do that? Lets talk.
Stuck in a Rut
Ever feel like you are just standing still and not moving forward with your photography? It’s OK, we have all been there, but how do you get out of the norm and move. your photography forward? In this episode we can discuss that. Please feel free to leave a comment on strategies you use to get out of the “rut” …
Curated Collections
This week sees the launch of something a bit different for me and honestly, something that has been brewing for sometime. At the urging of friends and family, my Curated Collections are personal photographs, some previously shared, and some not seen until now. My entire photographic career has been driven by creating images that clients could potentially utilize for ambiance …
What Makes a Successful Photograph
What makes your images work? Certainly the camera of course, but you already know how to work most of the buttons on your camera, how to focus and expose, but what makes the images work? The issue with photography is how do you take a 2 dimension image and convey the story you are trying to tell. If you think …
Twilight Aviation Run-Ups
Night shoots, or run-up as they are sometimes called, are among one of the most popular and challenging aspects within aviation photography. Special shoots are often organized at sunset and in the evenings where static aircraft and/or helicopters are specially lit so photographers can capture them in the most creative way possible. Sometimes pilots are willing to run the propellers …
From Setback to Success
I arrived early to beat the crowds and get images that we have been looking forward to all year. I had been up since 4AM to ensure we would get where we needed to be and not miss check in as the airport grounds are very secure. The breeze was strong and the air was comfortable, but crisp. As I …
Keep It Simple
Over the years of shooting, I have evolved my thought process to make the evolution of a photograph more simplistic. It is easy to be overwhelmed by all the settings and tech that comes with a camera and the act of simply making a picture can seem overwhelming. I know, I’ve been there. Time has been my greatest teacher. It …
Do your photographs matter?
I follow a fair number of photographers and the ones that I follow are for a specific reason. Often they are mentors, there genre they specialize in is the same as my interests or, they just have sound advice for moving my photography forward. I generally don’t repost someone else’s articles on my blog, but this topic was sound advice …
Learn from the Masters
So much can be learned from looking at the masters of our craft but seeing composition and light is not the only thing we can take away. Applying it to our own photography is the key.
Creative Photo Ideas
Have you ever had this happen to you? You are out in the field, or perhaps on a photo trip you planned and when you get there, creatively, you draw a blank. Perhaps you are clicking away and the pictures are just not what you are envisioning. Don’t worry, it is part of the creative process. It has happened to …