Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 1000, ƒ/4.8, 1/500 When making a person’s portrait, people often end up with a photo like the
Don’t be a Naysayer
This photo is of the Mexico/US border in Douglas, Arizona. Many children are now crossing the Mexican border without their parents. You
The most under utilized setting on a camera
Your photos might look much better if they look sharp in the viewfinder. This dial is how you make sure they are
To grow as a photographer you need constructive criticism
Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/3.6, 1/210 Team Photo Story? Today I saw the work of seven teams assigned themes and
Low light can be sometimes the best mood light
Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/2.8, 1/6 Last night some of the students from PhotogenX were sitting around outside working on
Photography is about anticipating
Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 800, ƒ/5.6, 8.6 sec. I posted this photo on Facebook last night, and a friend said, “I
How using portrait in a photo story
Nikon D4, 85mm, ISO 125, ƒ/1.4, 1/100 I made three quick photos of a student yesterday in class to help the
Advice to photography students
Downtown Lisbon, Portugal [Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 25600, ƒ/2.8, 1/160] To get work, you need a portfolio, not a degree. So
Client’s memory is very short
Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 640, ƒ/4.8, 1/500 Friday 13th Tonight there is a full moon, and it is Friday the 13th.
Going freelance and pricing advice
Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/5, 1/100 Editorial Note: Writing to you while on vacation in Emerald Isle, NC. The photos are
A Photographer’s Quest to Capture the Mood of a Place
Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 3200, ƒ/4, 1/500 No matter where I adventure, I always want to capture a photo that encapsulates
Photographers love the triangle and for good reason
Rembrandt Lighting Rembrandt is generally considered one of the greatest painters. An illuminated triangle characterizes Rembrandt lighting under the eye of the
Photographer’s Ingredients for Creativity
Inspiration from Photographers I have many different things that I use to keep me inspired and keep those creative juices flowing. Another
Summary of my teaching points I had for Lisbon Multimedia Workshop
Nikon D4, 28-300mm, ISO 800, ƒ/9, 1.3 sec I returned from Lisbon, Portugal, a week ago, where I was teaching a Storytelling
Photographers: Speaker’s Kit and Camera Club Kit
Here is my traveling speaking kit. This kit has two speakers, a projector, cables, and a spare bulb inside a Pelican 1650
Photographing Concerts I Prefer the Balcony
Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/3.6, 1/45 From a higher perspective, I can see everyone that is performing. While I am