I have continued to shoot with the new Elinchrom ELC 1000s, and I just can’t stop shooting these bad boys. Why? The need for speed, or in this case, firing off 500 watt pops at 8 frames a second. Recently I worked with an incredible rider (thanks Chance!) who caught enough air to make me Read More
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Shimmer Photography Festival
News flash…I’m arriving in Australia on Sept. 15! Very excited to be the ‘artist in residence’ at the Shimmer Photography Festival. I’ll be doing a number of presentations during my stay, including teaching the latest on Hypersync using lightning fast Sandisk cards and the incredible Elinchrom ELC 1000s for some stunning action photography. I love Read More
Route 66 and the Nikon Df
If you have read my earlier posts, you know I love the Df. I have been using this camera extensively this year from humid jungles in Peru to chilly glaciers in Alaska. I love the files, retro styling, lightweight, quiet shutter and incredible ISO performance. I just shot over 4000 images on a big Read More
Shooting from helicopters
I recently returned from a week long assignment shooting for a tourism bureau in Alaska. I’ve worked with these folks for years, and it is always one of the most enjoyable assignments I shoot all year. First, I get to return to my old home in Alaska. And second, I get to shoot the coolest Read More
Shoot at the sun….
I just returned from a photography packed trip in Montana put on by the Mentor Series, and I am still trying to download all the images I shot. We photographed animals at the Triple D Game Ranch, North American Indian Days, models fly fishing and kayaking, and the beauty of Glacier National Park. Thanks again Read More
Practice makes perfect…almost.
Workshop participants often ask about techniques they can use to improve their photography. Many are busy with work during the week, so their only shooting time might be on weekends. One thing we all can do to improve our shooting is practice a lot. When was the last time you went to the park and Read More
Nikon 70-200mm with 1.4x is sharp!
I just returned from a terrific ANPW workshop in Alaska (if you are interested in next year, there are a few spots still open). We had a private charter into Kenai Fjords NP one day photographing orcas, seals, birds and whales, and spent a number of days photographing bears in Lake Clark NP. I brought Read More
Right place, right action, right mood.
Climbing photography often results in the butt shot, i.e. sitting at the base of a rock climb and shooting up. Granted, there are some creative ways to shoot butt shots, but that is another post. With any action photography I always recommend one simple rule; capture the essence of the sport with your image. Rock Read More
Speedlights and Topaz Adjust 5
I have found a combination of techniques that really makes a stunning shot when put together. First, wait for a moody sky with good detail and contrast with some stormy clouds. Then find a subject to work with this moody concept. Add some of your own light to punch up the contrast on your subject….shoot Read More
Watch the background
I just returned from a great photo tour of Scotland put together by Strabo tours. Scotland is a magical place with steep mountains and misty valleys, beautiful waterfalls and some really funny looking cows! One of the most amazing parts of the trip was photographing puffins on Lunga Island. These puffins nest along a cliff Read More
Travel Tip #9; Expose for the subject.
Digital photography has given us many amazing tools to create better images. No more guessing on the right exposure or composition. Take the shot, review the image on your LCD, and adjust accordingly. But just remember to use these new tools to their fullest advantage, and don’t get trapped following to many ‘rules’. One rule Read More
Travel Tip #8; Shoot food…and it too!
A good travel photographer records ‘the experience’ of their destination. The sights, culture, people, mood, activities…after seeing a selection of images you should have an emotional response to the story. And part of travel for many people is experiencing the exotic foods at their destination. Yet how many photographers actually photograph food? I’ll admit the Read More