When being prepared isn’t enough.
Nikon D4, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ISO 250, ƒ/8, 1/250 This week I have been covering the grand opening of the brand new Chick-fil-A in Birmingham, Alabama. Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR,…
Year: 2015
Nikon D750 Settings
I was asked what my settings were for the Nikon D750. Here are most of those settings, but I want to be sure you know that these are not what I use every time. I…
Cross Culture experience is similar to a night at the Opera.
Fuji X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/10, 1/20 Here is a photo of my wife Dorie, a 1991 graduate of The Citadel and opera stand-out Morris Robinson. We were able to go backstage…
Little bit of red better than a lot
Fuji X-E2, FUJINON XF 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/8, 1/320 Just a dash of red in this otherwise very monochromatic photo gives it the pop necessary to grab your attention. Notice how the same black…
Lovin’ Nikon D750 @ High ISO
Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 5000, ƒ/5, 1/250 I have been looking through my photos from the Southwestern Photojournalism Conference shot on my Nikon D750. I was shocked at the…
Southwestern Photojournalism Conference wraps up in Fort Worth, Texas.
Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 12800, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 The past few days, I had a lot of fun at the Southwestern Photojournalism Conference and student practicum in Fort Worth, Texas. The…
The Culling of Photographers
When populations of deer get too great, they can start to destroy the land due to the lack of resources. There are Wildlife Management Programs around the country to control the population of deer. Without…
Guest Blog: Story is King!
Robin Rayne is an Atlanta-based photojournalist for international and domestic magazines and newspapers. Robin is also producing a documentary film on people with significant disabilities who have been mandated to relocate from state hospitals into…
How to capture “Golden Light”
Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 12800, ƒ/5.3, 1/30 While most people are facing the sunset on the beaches of Hawaii, I like to turn around 180º and face the beach.…
Plan ahead for great Prom Pictures
Nikon D3S, 24-120mm, ISO 200, ƒ/9, 1/60 The key to a great photograph of any kind has much to do with the location. So check with your friends for possible locations before all the…
Theater photography with Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S
Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, ISO 5000, ƒ/2.8, 1/1000 I love using the Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S to shoot things other than sports. My daughter is in…
Why Change?
Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 100, ƒ/4.5, 1/200 Sunrises and sunsets are two of my favorite times of the day. They represent new beginnings and endings to me. This week, I…