I have been getting a lot of questions about when I might be teaching another speedlight class, so here it is. The Popular Photography Mentor Series is running a speedlight workshop in Miami in February, and it will be a great event. I’m thrilled to be working with Dave Tejada, he is a wizard with Read More
Think graphically
I regularly teach composition classes on photography workshops. I have changed my class frequently through the years, trying to create the perfect composition class that gives students tangible creative techniques to try. But one thing has never changed in my presentation; ‘think graphically, not literally.’ Or as Monet said, “In order to see you must Read More
Enlarging your photo
‘Res up’ or resizing your image is something most photographers will want to do at some point. I shoot a lot of wildlife images with my Nikon D4, a 16MP camera, and if I want to make a large print to hang on my wall, I may need to enlarge the image. Or maybe you Read More
Contrast is good.
I was photographing rock climbing yesterday, and by the time we got to the route I wanted to photograph, it was midday. With a cloudless sky and intense sun, this is a time most photographers would kick back and wait for better light. But what if the ‘better light’ is in the middle of a Read More
Creative church images
If you ever photograph while traveling, chances are good you will visit a church or other place of worship during your trip. Some churches are massive and ornate, others are simple and quaint. You probably shoot a few exterior shots, some of the detailed stonework or statues, and maybe a cross on top. Next you Read More
Camera angle is what makes the shot.
I just returned from a fantastic workshop with ANPW in Provence, France. One of the most exciting days involved traveling to the Camargue area of southern France to photograph the famous white horses of this region. These horses love the water so we arranged a shoot with a local ranch to photograph the horses running Read More
Self Timer options
I have been shooting the D810 for awhile now, and the camera continues to impress me. Incredible file quality, group-area autofocus, faster autofocus, faster frame rate…the list is long. But one feature this camera has, and other recent Nikon bodies as well, is multiple choices for self-timer shooting. What might these be? I go to Read More
On-camera fill flash
Happy Fourth of July to everyone! I just returned from an assignment in Alaska, always one of my favorite places. One day I visited a local market photographing various vendors and interesting people, and used one of the staple TTL flash techniques, on-camera fill flash. If you are photographing a parade this weekend, or a Read More
Roadtrip!
Just back from three weeks on the road, 3500 miles and 6 states. The primary purpose of this trip was to spend some time with my family climbing and camping…along with some climbing photo shoots! Living out of a trailer for three weeks with lots of photo equipment presents a few challenges, mainly keeping gear Read More
Stormy Skies and Lightning Triggers
I just returned from a great trip to Ohio with the Mentor Series. We packed in the shooting from landscapes to portraits to sports, but one of the highlights for me was the incredible skyline images we created. We had scouted a good bridge to photograph the Columbus skyline, and we were hoping for a Read More