Covering events requires you to think as a photographer. This event was to honor Mohammad Ali; to do so, they had his daughter
Improve your outside photos with flash
When should you use a flash, inside or outside? Would it surprise you that I use the flash more often outside than
Looking for fall color at Gibbs Gardens
This time of year, we are supposed to have the temperature drop and autumn set in, but today the low in my
WHY??? WIIFM
Why? Well, there are many “WHY?” questions when it comes to communication. One that I am discovering is not asked enough is,
Wrapped up trip to Lima, Peru
Spending time in Lima, Peru, this week has proven helpful. We could answer all the people’s questions later when we come back
Research Trip to Lima, Peru
Editor note: we still have two slots available for this trip in January. Go to Storytellers Abroad to see how to register and come
Reviewing Photos for Portfolio
Every time I review images I have taken to see if I can update my website. I have found fewer “Portfolio” ideas
Get Close & Explore a Subject
“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough” – Robert Capa This year I have been teaching Intro to Photojournalism.
Ministry of Presence core to my Photojournalism
While covering the Transgender Parade, which is part of Atlanta Pride events, I watched as the people in the parade were reacting
Photojournalist Instagram Feeds I Follow
Eugene Richards He is a photographer, writer, and filmmaker born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in 1944. After graduating from Northeastern University with a
Instagram storytelling works best with enticing narrative
Disclaimer: I have been researching how to do a better job of writing captions that are story-oriented and yet still journalistic. This
Talk Your Way In, Shoot Your Way Out
This past weekend I was asked to join the UGA Photojournalism workshop in Perry, Georgia as they covered the State Fair. I
Headshots require the photographer to direct the model
When working with actors for their headshots, I have to feel them and see how much direction they need. There is a
ACP Special Exhibition: Picturing Justice
Tonight I attended the Atlanta Legal Society’s opening reception for Picturing Justice. I was attending because my friend Robin Rayne had her
Might as well sell your camera if you don’t take it with you
My wife will tell you that I never go anywhere without a camera. This is the mantra I am also telling my
Unless I see … I will not believe!
The power of the Words & Visuals was demonstrated this Sunday in my church. My wife Dorie Griggs led our Sunday School