Addie Card, 12 years. Spinner in North Pormal [i.e., Pownal] Cotton Mill. Vt. If I could tell the story in words, I
Take Advantage of Spring Time
This season is such a cliché for a reason. We all understand that timing is everything when planning our vacations. We go
Photographing in Charleston, SC
These are some photos I made this past weekend at Corp Day at The Citadel. Which ones do you like and why?
Interactive post here on Panoramic Sphere photos of The Citadel
This past weekend I spent one of the last weekend’s at The Citadel before our oldest son graduates from there. I thought
How to get really sharp photos
Here are a series of photos showing full-framed image and then followed up with a crop 100% view of the same image.
Lens Choice: Just the subject or a story
Filling the frame with a subject can look quite different depending on the focal length of the lens. These three examples the
The moment it clicks
“The instant can be the end product of a long experience as well as that of immediate surprise.” –Henri Cartier-Bresson This past
If you could eavesdrop on a critique
If you were listening in last week when I was doing one critique after another at the Southwestern Photojournalism Conference, you would
How to be critiqued
Scott Kelby walks everyone through the seven steps he does in Lightroom with all his photos. To grow as a photographer, you
Jealousy, Selfish Ambition & Envy
Scott Kelby teaching at the Southwestern Photojournalism Conference. Galatians 5:19-2119 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;
Three Stages of Composition
Stage One: “Literal” Snapshot – making photographs to describe what you see. Typical Snapshot A snapshot is popularly defined as a photograph
Spending time with President Jimmy Carter
I just recently I spent the day with former President Jimmy Carter. I was even able to tweet that he was my
The Power of Service in Business Today
In today’s world, it’s easy to become consumed by self-promotion and self-gain, especially in business. However, as we look at the teachings
Shallow Depth-of-Field
I thought I would answer a friend’s question I received the other day. Hey Stanley,I have a quick question for you. I
The Power of Passion: Pursuing Your Dream Assignment
I have realized that defining your passion is the key to landing your dream assignment. The driving force makes you willing to
Ten Steps To The Family Christmas Photo
Every year I take our family photo and, like many of you, send it out as a Christmas card. Here’s what works