Since my return from spending a month in South America, mainly Patagonia, I’ve had a chance to really look at some of my bird images. I was shooting Nikon D850s and both Z mirrorless cameras while I was there. I have been experimenting with the Z system and still learning what it can do in Read More
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New Nikon Sale/Topaz DeNoise AI
Just a quick heads up for all the Nikon photographers out there. Nikon just announced a huge sale of DSLR equipment, cameras and lenses. If you have been waiting on a moment to get that DSLR lens you have been eyeing, now might be the time. Follow this link. All camera stores should have these Read More
Sensor cleaning now
Sensor cleaning has been a necessary part of shooting digital. When we are on big assignments we clean sensors every night. But let’s review a few things before I talk about sensor cleaning. First, never say this “I don’t want to change lenses because I’m afraid of getting dust on my sensor.” When you need Read More
Z cameras Low Light Autofocus function
A great thing about the new mirrorless Nikon Z cameras is they get regular updates to improve performance. One aspect many photographers have been interested in seeing with the Z cameras was improved autofocus in low light. With a recent update Nikon added eye auto focus, which automatically keeps the autofocus point on the human Read More
2020 CES Impressions
I just returned from speaking for Nikon in Las Vegas at the 2020 Consumer and Electronics Tradeshow. This is the biggest trade show in the country, 175,000 come to the event. If you are a photographer, it is like a giant candy store. While you could get distracted by Jumbotron sized HD televisions (did someone Read More
Nikon Z 24mm 1.8 S
One lens I was very excited about trying out in Patagonia last month was the new Z 24mm 1.8 S. We are already shooting both the F4 and F2.8 24-70mm, and the results are stunning. But why get a prime at 24mm? Simply put, this lens is faster by more than a stop, and that Read More
Pan and Blur round two
I posted on pan and blur technique a few years back, and thought it might be worth revisiting after a recent trip to Patagonia. Cree and I spent a month in South America, mainly Patagonia, but also exploring some new countries, and everywhere we went wildlife was abundant. Visiting Patagonia in early December is special; Read More
Nikon CES Presentations
I get asked where I get my inspiration from, and if often comes from seeing other photographer’s talk about their work. And if you are looking for inspiration, look no further. The largest trade show to hit Vegas, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is happening January 7-10. I’ll be there along with more than 30 Read More
Travel insurance
Photography has become a huge reason to travel. More than ever people are traveling to take photos…on tours, private trips, workshops. One part of getting ready to travel is checking on your insurance for your trip. First, see if your medical insurance will cover you for injuries abroad. Next, see if you have any insurance Read More
Holiday Gift Guide 2019
It’s that time of the year, let the holiday shopping begin! I’ve found some gift ideas for the photographer on your list, from inexpensive to expensive. Many companies have great sales, so now is a good time to shop. Here goes: 1. Buy a new camera! How much fun does that sound! There are incredible Read More
How fast can you photograph?
Lightroom Magazine just came out, and I got lucky with another cover on this publication. What was really interesting about this shoot was the concept. In talking with the editor, we wanted to come up with a concept to illustrate simple lighting techniques that required very basic setups and equipment. In other words, lighting techniques Read More
Adobe RGB versus sRGB color space
This topic is coming up a lot on workshops these days, so I thought I would explain some of the choices. Historically we have had two color spaces to choose from in-camera, Adobe RGB and sRGB. Adobe RGB has a wider color gamut than sRGB, meaning you can get a wider range of colors when Read More