Business Tips from Truett Cathy for Photographers
Truett Cathy promoted his book “How did you do it, Truett?” Shortly after making this photo of Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A put me on retainer. For the past eleven years, I have had the privilege to…
Year: 2014
Importance of signature in emails
Most email programs let you create a signature that, by default, will put all the essential information people need to stay in touch with you at the bottom of the email. Important content for a…
We are persuaded by reason, but we are moved by emotion.
Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.8, 1/420 I have a few friends who have bipolar disorder. My heart breaks for people dealing with clinical depression. We even lost Robin Williams to this powerful, mind-altering condition.…
Shooting 11 assignments in 4 1/2 hours
Nikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 4000, ƒ/7.1, 1/100 It is widespread when I call photo assistants to tell them I am unsure about what we are doing today. For example, we may be setting up…
Underexpose a scene and flash just the subject
Nikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 11400, ƒ/10, 1/100—off-camera flash using the Neewer TT850 flash & Neewer 433MHz Wireless 16 Channel Flash Remote Trigger with flash at 1/128 Power You want your photos to pop, then light…
Love the Nikon D4 & Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM for Football
Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM w/ Sigma 2x, ISO 36204, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 There are a few things that are fundamental technical aspects of a fantastic sports photo: Well exposed In focus Sharp…
ISO 51200 & 25600 with Sigma 120-300mm on Nikon D4
Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM w/ Sigma 2x, ISO 51200, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Last night I had the privilege to shoot the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between Ole Miss and Boise State. Ole…
Freelance Professional Photographers: Your Spouse is THE KEY to success
My parents, David and Bonita, when they were dating Growing up, I watched my parents support one another. We hear that children do better when raised in a two-parent home. Children raised in intact married…
Seeing the light vs Creating the light
Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4, 1/500 Are you impressed with my photo of Jack Sparrow? The way you get this photo is no different than shooting any concert tour or theater production. Set the…
Silhouette AND Reveal @ The College Football Hall of Fame Grand Opening
Nikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/200—off-camera flash using the Neewer TT850 flash & Neewer 433MHz Wireless 16 Channel Flash Remote Trigger With Flash at Full Power Nikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/200 NO…
Are you a Br’er Rabbit Storyteller working with nonprofits?
Project Gutenberg's Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit, by Joel Chandler Harris I grew up listening to Uncle Remus's stories about Br'er Rabbit. In case you are not familiar with the character, Br'er Rabbit is a…
Photographers do you finish strong everytime or just when you are inspired?
Lisbon, Portugal [Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/2.8, 1/50] My friends often mention two photographers when discussing the types of photographers out there. One is my friend Ken Touchton, and the other I will not…