Colorado is a dynamic place to live. One day it is 60 degrees, the next day the temperature is hovering around zero. We recently had a sub-zero spell, which always produces great ice crystals on my office window. A big topic with optimizing images in the computer is getting the correct color balance. Some shoots Read More
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Panos with BH55 PCL
I have been on the road the last three weeks shooting an assignment, and had a chance to use a new tripod head. If you like to shoot panoramic images, then you should take a look at the Really Right Stuff BH55 PCL head. This tripod head has a fluid rotating head on top of Read More
Change your position to the light.
On the road right now working on an advertising assignment. I was just in San Diego shooting some surfers and had a chance to do a quick portrait with Josh, a friend and great local surfer. Since I was working on a tight schedule, I used one soft light using an Elinchrom Quadra and a Read More
HDR Efex Pro by Nik
In the Dominican Republic right now teaching a workshop for Photo Quest Adventures. We have been exploring Santo Domingo and the coastline, beautiful scenery and friendly people. One new piece of software I have really been having fun with is Nik HDR Efex Pro. Unlike other HDR software, this plugin shows you versions of how Read More
Macro backlight flash
I’m headed home from two weeks in New Zealand, a beautiful country with very friendly people. The south island offers much for the landscape shooter, both ocean and big mountain scenes. We spent one afternoon photographing the rainforest near Fox Glacier. The challenge in any rainforest is the busy background that often distracts the viewer Read More
New Zealand
In New Zealand right now teaching a photo workshop with Photo Quest Adventures, fantastic landscape shooting. We have been traveling on the west coast, and now are headed to Milford Sound. One item we are using constantly are graduated ND filters. There are a number of great ways to do this in the computer, but Read More
What/how to pack?
I’m headed to New Zealand tomorrow to teach a workshop with Photo Quest Adventures. As with every big trip the challenge of packing all that photo gear becomes an issue. If I am going on a backcountry assignment or in very remote areas, I bring more luggage to deal with packing and waterproofing my photo Read More
Photo Plus Updates
Just in from a great time in NYC at Photo Plus. This expo is the big one for the U.S. and always has the latest in gear and industry news. I did presentations for Nikon and Manfrotto, thanks to all those who came by and said hello, great to see everyone! A few things caught Read More
Photo Plus speaking schedule
I’m off to NYC tomorrow to speak for Nikon and Manfrotto at PhotoPlus. Here is my schedule: Thursday Nikon 10:15-11am Friday Nikon 12:15-1:15PM; Manfrotto 2:15-2:45PM Saturday Nikon 12:15-1:00PM; Manfrotto 1:15-2:00 PM I will be talking about recent assignments and adventure photography for Nikon, and shooting with the HiLite Background at the Manfrotto booth. If you Read More
Acadia NP
In Acadia NP on a Great American Photography Workshop right now. We have a great group, nice fall color and some good light. As I roamed around the locations helping participants I kept my P7000 Coolpix around my neck to take quick snapshots. I have been amazed at the quality of this camera, and Read More