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
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New possibilities using the Elinchrom ELC 1000s
Have you ever had a creative idea that just wasn’t technically possible? For as long as I have been shooting adventure sports, I love creating image sequences of athletes in action. My favorite subject has been skiers flying off of big jumps (take a look at the back cover of my book). Not only can Read More
Travel tip #7; think graphically, not literally
One trap I see many photographers fall into during my workshops is photographing a scene from a literal standpoint. You see an interesting subject, and take a shot that shows the whole subject. But what if the ‘whole subject’ isn’t that interesting, just one part of it stands out. Then photograph that part! Remember, always Read More
Elinchrom Pro HD ELC 1000 strobic mode
I have been shooting a lot with the Elinchrom ELC 1000s, and they continue to impress. One feature they offer is a strobic mode that allows you to set the duration and frequency of a series of strobe bursts. You need a long exposure of 1 second or longer for enough time, but this is Read More
Nikon Df
I started shooting Nikon 30 years ago using the FM in journalism school, so when I saw the retro Nikon Df come out, I was interested. There is just something familiar and comfortable about having some external dials on my camera. I have been shooting a DF now for about a month, and it just Read More
Travel Tip #6; Pan and Blur
Some techniques are just plain worth trying, and pan and blur is one of those techniques. Pan and blur is easy to do, and guaranteed to create some interesting shots. The idea is that you track a moving subject with your camera clicking away so that the subject is sharp and the background is blurry. Read More
Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 1000 strobes.
Okay, I get excited about lighting, that is a given. But when I got a chance to use the new Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 1000, it was like Christmas had arrived. These lights are changing how I shoot! Here is the fantasy spec list: -20 flashes per second -able to shoot with full recycle between Read More
KelbyOne Time Lapse Class
Earlier this spring I had a chance to spend a few days with my friends at KelbyOne in Tampa. I went to produce a video on time lapse shooting. I get asked about TL frequently on my workshops; time lapse is everywhere right now. This class shows you everything from in camera time lapse movie Read More
Travel Tip #5; Shoot cities at twilight.
Part of any travel portfolio are city and town images of places you visit. Cityscapes are often iconic reminders of where your shoot is taking place, and quickly set the stage for other supporting images in your story. Think about how many iconic skylines you know…..New York, London, Paris, Seattle, Rio, Moscow…the list is long. Read More
Travel Tip #4; Use leading lines…
With all the amazing technology and new equipment, it is easy to get lost in a sea of tech. New cameras, lenses, lights…I love getting new gear! But when it comes to image making, I always try to remember that these new tools help me pursue my creative vision….they do what I tell them to Read More
Travel Tip #3; bring a speedlight
As every photographer knows, photographs only happen with light. No light, no picture…it doesn’t matter how cool the subject is. So it makes sense that bringing a tool that can change or create light is very important to any photographer. During workshops I see a lot of hesitation on the part of photographers on using Read More
Colorado Mentor Series discount…
If anyone is looking to experience some of Colorado’s beautiful landscapes and interesting historical mining towns, check out the Mentor Series trip this June. The schedule includes visiting both the high country around Mt Evans and the stunning sandstone formations of Garden of the Gods, as well as photographing models with speed lights. Right now Read More