Learn to say “YES”
This is Mark Johnson's Advanced Photojournalism Class at UGA's Grady School of Journalism. [Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/3.2, 1/80] For the past ten years, Mark Johnson has invited me to speak to his advanced…
Year: 2017
Touching Moment vs Decisive Moment
Inside the Artic Circle, 1967: Eskimo child chasing ball. [photo by: Don Rutledge] What a moment this is of a little boy playing with a ball. No matter where you are from in the world,…
Freelancer’s Anxiety–Using Faith to Cope
A little girl lost in her thoughts while in her family's corn field in Togo, West Africa. [Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4, ISO 100, ƒ/1.4, 1/2000] A few things produce such anxiety in my life…
Shooting my daughter’s Senior Photo
Chelle Leary's Senior Portrait [Nikon D5, 85mm ƒ/1.8, ISO 100, ƒ/1.8, 1/2000] This post contains Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive small percentage of…
When one photo is needed from an event
Chick-fil-A Dwarf House in Newnan is renovating, but while renovations are taking place, there is a new shipping container restaurant for drive-thru-only service. [Nikon D5,AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, ƒ/2.8, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/200] This…
3 Settings for Sports Photography
[NIKON D4, 120.0-300.0 mm f/2.8, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 12800, 1/1250, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 270)] Nikon D5, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, Sigma TC-2001 2x, ISO 800, ƒ/5.6, 1/4000 Before you…
Anticipating a moment requires you to know what to look for in a moment
[Nikon D5, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, ISO 5000, ƒ/5.6, 1/250] If you don't know what you want to capture in a moment, then the odds are that you will not capture…
Why do we need Associations, Workshops and Seminars?
An association is a conglomerate of professionals engaged in the same profession working toward goals that promote the best practices and ethical behavior, and provide services for the general welfare and common benefit of all…
Portraits from Nikon D100 in 2002
Nikon D100, Nikon 24-120mm ƒ/3.5-5.6, ISO 200, ƒ/8, 1/180 – 4 Alienbees B1600s I've been looking through some old photos. I started pulling all our pictures of our daughter for a project we are working…
How to handle client negotiations
The Slam Dunk A Slam Dunk in business is when you exceed the client's expectations. I have made a mistake many times throughout my career of not doing a great job of managing those expectations.…
Changing the background with a simple gel for portraits
1:3 lighting ratio – Nikon D5, Nikon 85mm ƒ/1.8G, ISO 100, ƒ/5.6, 1/200 When I teach lighting, I always teach the 1:3 lighting ratio. After I show how you set up the leading light and…
Preserving Family History, One Memory at a Time
My sister is on the couch with my grandfather and grandmother during one of our many times of watching the slide show my grandfather had created from his recording of our family that year, and…