2013 in Review
Simply put, it was a great year. I didn’t corner myself with a list of photography-related resolutions. I just wanted to learn more about the craft, and to take better pictures. The above photo is a...
View ArticleLighting a Wooden Mannequin
Winter is on it’s way out and I couldn’t be happier. I hate to admit it but I’m a fair-weather photographer so I’ve spent these cold months experimenting with lighting indoors. Unfortunately my wife...
View ArticleA Second Look at the California Coast
It seems that travel photography can be both rewarding and frustrating, subject to the whims of nature. At first I’m excited to visit a new place and take photos that I can’t create back home, partly...
View ArticleKeeping Inspiration in Check
Following my previous post about revisiting locations, I’d like to talk about replicating other’s photos. I often struggle with recognizing the great shot until I’m back home looking at my results. I...
View ArticleTrying Different Techniques
The playbook for landscape photography is well documented: tight apertures, wide focal lengths, and clarity throughout the shot. We can’t control the light so we use filters to remove reflections and...
View ArticleKeeping it Simple
I tend to want the most from my shots, we all do. Outside of composition I put a lot of time and attention into proper exposure, using NDs and polarizers to manipulate the light, plus bracketing with a...
View ArticleAlternative Subjects
In addition to the typical summer vacation, my family enjoys a number of weekend trips throughout the year. My wife has a traveling spirit and always having a trip on the calendar gives us something to...
View Article2014 In Review
I’m feeling optimistic. A more casual approach has worked its way into my photography over the past year. Early on I committed to always having a camera within arms reach. Initially I didn’t want to...
View ArticleSecret Spot: Antique Truck Graveyard
I’ve read this post before, the one where the photographer thinks he has to travel to exotic locations to find good photos, only to discover the beauty that surrounds him. Maybe I’m a cynic, I’m sure...
View ArticleNikon Woes, and Looking Elsewhere
I need a bump in spirits so I figured a few summer shots, posted on the eve of winter, might do the trick while I rant. I find myself at a crossroads regarding my gear, more a victim of circumstance...
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