The photography world has changed beyond anyone’s imagination with the evolution of digital and social media. There seems to be a whole new culture and I am very curious to hear all your opinions about these changes. I hope you will share your opinions through the comment section of this blog (just click the comment… Read more »
A Photographers Responsibility
This will probably become one of my favorite photographs and in the top 10 of portraiture photographs that I have captured. Every time I look at it I see a different meaning. To me, this is what makes a powerful image and why I say shoot what you love and shoot from the heart. I… Read more »
OUT OF BALANCE, and moving too fast.
I may ramble on a bit but if I don’t just sit down and start writing this time, another post may never happen.. so here goes….. I find it so easy to get out of balance especial in this past year. I get excited about too many opportunities and before I know it I… Read more »
Living the Story
I believe the more compelling images come when you live the stories you are trying to tell and that more than the photograph is the experience. I am often asked how I gain access to the people I photograph. I often hear the comments “it looks like they really enjoyed having their photo taken.” My… Read more »
NIK software webinar
Last week I had a lot of fun giving a webinar for NIK software. If you were not able to join in, it has now been archived and is available for viewing on demand. Receive announcements for events like this directly to your email account by subscribing to my newsletter here
Giving Back; making a difference.
I believe that great change can happen by one person who has been emotionally touched by a personal experience and people act with passion when they are emotionally and physically involved. Such is the case with an extraordinary man and photographer, John Rowe. I met John Rowe many years ago during a photo tour in… Read more »
10 Must do’s for a successful remote photographic expedition
I have been busy preparing for my series of classes at Calumet…. Travel and editorial series….if you are in L.A. the first class is this saturday, April 28 and will be jam packed with information, you can view the details here For those of you that are not in L.A. or are unable to attend… Read more »
Putting yourself out there
It is really important to take advantage of having what is called “Face time” with the top experts in the industry and I want to really encourage all of you to take that step and put yourself out there. The Palm Spring photo Festival happens once a year (they also team up with PDN in… Read more »
It changed my life
There really are no words to describe the journey that has taken place in my life since a professional camera accidentally landed in my hands in the winter of 2004. It was then that I decided to take my trip of a lifetime to Africa, a place I had longed to go since as long… Read more »
CHOICES- Stuff or Experiences…..
Our American culture, now spreading world wide, makes it challenging to make the choice between “Stuff” and “Experiences”. My main computer has been down since my return from my most recent journey through eastern Africa and I cannot yet transfer the huge amount of files that need to be edited. So, I have been taking… Read more »