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…
Devotional – Live for today
Nikon D2X, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX, ISO 100, ƒ/2.8, 1/125 So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.Matthew 6:34 The life of the…
Why youth football is so much fun to photograph
Nikon D5, Sigma TC-2001 2x, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, ISO 1800, ƒ/5.6, 1/4000 Youth football is a dream come true for most sports photographers. The games are played mainly during the…
Nikon D5 & Fuji X-E2 Shooting Live Theatre
Nikon D5, Sigma TC-2001 2x, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 DG OS HSM | S, ISO 22800, ƒ/5.6, 1/500 I have a daughter in theatre, and I enjoy using my photography to connect with her through her…