I want to cover international conflicts
Nikon D3s, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 500, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 Before you take a career jump to become a Conflict Correspondent let me give you some insights that come from many years of…
Month: October 2016
Using the ExpoDisc under Friday Night Lights Football
Roswell’s (1) Sheldon Evans rushes against Woodstock during the first quarter of play of the Roswell vs. Woodstock high school football game at Ray Manus Stadium on Friday, October 28, 2016, in Roswell, GA. [Nikon…
Capturing Bangor Maine
Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 100, ƒ/13, 1/200 I shared earlier about doing travel photography and trying to capture a place and mood. Today I want to share my…
Working on capturing the mood and place for a community
Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 100, ƒ/5, 1/320 I am working on a story that requires me to go to a few states and capture some of the cultures…
Pushing the limits of sports photography with Rodeo
Nikon D5, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, ISO 64000, ƒ/2.8, 1/2500 These barrel racers exit the gate at full speed and take their horse through a clover-leaf pattern around preset barrels in…
Why I bought the Nikon D5
Nikon D5, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, ISO 45600, ƒ/2.8, 1/4000 When I reach for a camera to shoot an assignment, here are some variables that are important to consider: Can it…
Do you love your job? You Should!
Nikon D5, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, ISO 18000, ƒ/5.6, 1/4000 Did I ever tell you how much I love my job? Every assignment is meeting new people, capturing their personalities, and…
Flash On OR Flash Off
Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 28800, ƒ/4, 1/250 To flash or not to flash that is the question? In the photo above this was done without a flash. Nikon D5, Sigma…
Capturing the times of our lives
Nikon D5, Nikon 85mm ƒ/1.8G, ISO 200, ƒ/5.6, 1/80–Alienbees B1600, triggered with Pocketwizard TT1 and TT5 system [logo from Wikimedia Commons and modified] This weekend was my daughter’s high school homecoming. This is her senior year, when…
Guest With Camera vs the Guy With Camera
Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.5, 1/60 My favorite role at a wedding is that of the guest. GWC in the photo world is often referring to the Guy With a Camera. My…
Google Analytics can mislead you if you let it
Georgia Bulldog’s Freshman Running Back #35 Brian Herrien scored his first collegiate touchdown. In contrast, UNC’s Safety #15 Donnie Miles could not stop him during tonight's Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, September 3, 2016, at the Georgia…
Covering #1 Team in Georgia & #8 Nationally under Friday Night Lights
Nikon D5, Sigma TC-2001 2x, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, ISO 102400, ƒ/5.6, 1/4000 Friday Night Lights in Georgia were shining not so brightly on Roswell playing Milton. I maxed out my…