Some folks have been asking about my workshop schedule next year, and I am finishing up details on a few more trips. This year there is still space on a few trips. One trip I am really excited about is Prague in the fall. This is my favorite city in Europe, and it is even Read More
In The News
Alien Skin Exposure X Layers
I have been using Alien Skin since it first came out. Their film presets are unmatched and extensive, and with each update they keep adding great features. If I want to do some creative work on a portrait, I go to Alien Skin. Black and white conversion, I go to Alien Skin. Add some cool flare Read More
Nikon Prime Lenses
Zoom lenses are handy, no doubt about it. You can virtually stand in one place and blaze through a variety of compositions. My favorite trinity of zooms, the 14-24mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm are staples in my work. But don’t forget about primes. They offer a lot of advantages, and in some cases, bring out your Read More
Cyber Monday deals
If you are looking for some good deals on photography gear and software, start shopping now. This weekend and Monday numerous companies are having great deals. One item I noticed was Singh-Ray filters. If you haven’t tried shooting with a 10 or 15 stop ND filter on your last trip, you don’t know what you Read More
SnapBridge available for iPhone
If you own a D5 or D500, and use an iPhone, you have been anxiously waiting for SnapBridge to work with your phone. SnapBridge connects your phone and camera via bluetooth to allow direct transfer of your images to your phone. In other words, you can post quicker onto all those social media outlets. I Read More
Singh-Ray filters 15% off
I regularly use Singh-Ray filters; polarizers, grad ND filters, ND filters, vari-ND filters. Many of my water and cloud slow motion images wouldn’t be possible without them. Right now Singh-Ray Filters are on sale for 15% off, and you get free shipping. Go to their website for more details.
Nik software is now free!
If you haven’t heard, Nik software (owned by Google) is now free! I have used Nik for years, and I especially like Nik Silver Efex. It is stunning that the software is free, and this includes the whole package with programs like Color Efex, HDR Efex Pro, Viveza and Dfine among others. This software will Read More
Elinchrom ELB400 cliffside wedding video
Happy Friday to everyone, hope you have great photography plans for this weekend! If you are looking for a step up from a speedlight, then you should watch this video and check out the amazing Elinchrom ELB400s. Last fall I did a shoot for Elinchrom, something way outside the norm for me…photographing a wedding. But Read More
My Ebooks are here!
Between workshops, assignments and speaking engagements, I’ve been busy working on ebooks the last year. And I’m happy to announce they are here! My first two ebooks are on topics I teach regularly on workshops, composition and lighting. These books are PDF format with terrific layout thanks to my friend Amber Jai Nowell. As anyone Read More
2015 in review…
2015 was a great year loaded with fantastic photography. Memorable assignments and workshops combined to make it a year to remember. I love the variety of images I get to work on each year, everything from ‘super models’ in the Caribbean to ‘super dart frog models’ in the jungle. Photography continues to be my burning Read More