The Kodak Carousel
I own a Kodak Carousel projector. For me, it was a magic lantern to the past. I loved how simple it was to operate. I regularly created slideshows for my work, synchronizing two or more…
Year: 2015
First Shoot with Sigma TC-2001 2x paired with Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S
Nikon D4, Sigma TC-2001 2x, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, ISO 12800, ƒ/5.6, 1/800 Ever since I heard about the new Sigma TC-2001 2x, I have been interested in getting one for…
Photographer are you shooting yourself in your foot?
Fuji X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 1000, ƒ/2.8, 1/500 In the words of Joan Rivers, "Can we talk?" Let's get honest here; we are often too concerned about ourselves and not enough about our…
2015 Staff Photojournalist Job Requirements
Nikon D810, 24-70mm [photo by: Robin Nelson] For those who want to find a staff job in a Newspaper, Magazine, or online outlet, the job description is a lot different these days than it…
Experiencing Israel during Holy Week in Georgia
Nikon D4, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ISO 180, ƒ/8, 1/200 This past week, I had an assignment at the Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange, Georgia. So I could experience ancient biblical life and…
Chick-fil-A App – No Skymiles Needed
While this may not seem to be about photography, it is about saving some time when ordering your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. As we know today, the most precious commodity we have is our time.…
Emotion Trumps Technique
Nikon D4, Nikon 85mm ƒ/1.8G, ISO 12800, ƒ/1.8, 1/250 The other night I was watching the TV Show The Voice. Nate Ruess was a guest advisor to all the contestants. I remember one comment that…
What time is it on your camera?
Sunday, March 8th, Daylight Savings time happened. We lost an hour. Did you move all your clocks forward? Time setting is essential if you have only one camera, but it is critical to have more…
Backstage Tour of ESPN-U studios in Charlotte, NC
Here I am on the set of Sports Center with photo assistant David White. [Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 12800, ƒ/7.1, 1/100] This past Tuesday, I called my friend James…
Ever wonder what happened to your camera???
The other day I was trying to take photos with my Nikon D4, and it would just not focus. There was a delay when I pushed the shutter until the camera fired. I looked to…
Rim light can be critical in portraits
Nikon D750, Nikon 85mm ƒ/1.8G, ISO 100, ƒ/9, 1/200 My friend contacted me and wanted me to reshoot their son's senior photo but match the background. Here is one of the photos from the session. Below…
Transitioning From Photographer to Storyteller
Photo courtesy of Knolan Benfield, Jr. One of my earliest memories with our family is my grandfather, whom I called Daddy “B,” with his slide projector sharing his latest trip with all the family. The…