Okay, I’ll admit I like new photo gear, but getting the new Elinchrom Ranger Quadra delivered to me in Wyoming while teaching a photo workshop was better than my first bike at Christmas! Yep, this lighting system is going to change the way you use flash. I’ve longed for more power and faster recycle time Read More
convertible cars
One sure sign that summer has arrived in Colorado are convertibles driving down the street with radios playing loud. This concept inspired me to create a dreamy summer shot. Photographing people in mirrors is a tried and true concept, so I thought I would spice things up some with interesting light. Katrina is a friend, Read More
lensbaby flash
A question that comes up on workshops is can you use a lensbaby with flash. The short answer is “Yes”. I really like the lensbaby, love that mysterious feel you get from the selective focus. I use the latest version, the Composer. This version has multiple lenses you can use to give different effects, as Read More
tin foil rules!
Most of my shooting occurs on the road, sometimes in very exotic locations with stunning backgrounds, other times in dreary hotel rooms that can’t get any uglier! So you learn tricks to come away with a decent image, even in uninspiring locations. Show your client some photo magic, and you will be hired again. I Read More
the elusive geisha
Just returned from Japan teaching a workshop for the mentor series (www.mentorseries.com), had a fun group of folks along. We started in Tokyo and ended in Kyoto, known for beautiful temples, traditional Japanese homes and geishas. Of course I was very excited to photograph a geisha with their intricate dress and makeup. But sometimes Read More
star trails
When I first started shooting digital, I quickly realized how many advantages it offered in terms of stock and assignment shooting. No more polaroids on commercial shoots, no more ‘in camera dupes’ or 70mm dupes from slides, no more “clipping” in developing to make sure the exposure was right. File quality quickly improved to Read More
Skateboarding
Maybe it is being born in California, I don’t know, but I spent a major part of my youth skateboarding in empty pools, dreaming about half pipes, watching Tony Alva tear it up. I still skate today on my 30 year old Alva board. The other day I met Eric, a high school student, Read More
in the cemetery…
I am working on a new how-to piece for PC Photo right now, and was trying out some new gear the other day. One item that I have really found useful is the grid for TTL flash made by Dave Honl. This little light modifier attaches to the front of your TTL flash using velcro, Read More
Alley Photo Shoot 4/4/09
Fort Collins isn’t a major urban center, but we do have a few good alleys in town. One of my favorites alleys is in the old town section. We wanted to create an urban style image, something with attitude but not over the top. We chose Maya to be our model, she is fantastic in Read More
Welcome to our Blog!
After hearing from many workshop participants they would like to follow our photography adventures, we are starting a blog. Of course, it will be fun to show our latest work! Folks also mentioned they wanted an educational angle to the blog, and that is exactly what we had in mind in the first place. We Read More