Theatre is life compacted
[Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 4000, ƒ/4.5, 1/200] My daughter is helping teach a summer camp theatre class. This past week the camp was about what in the theatre they call the Triple Threat: Act, Sing, and…
My resources for living with Aspergers
A great book for those who want to learn more about Asperger's. This past week, I talked with a few people about Asperger's. I have been transparent through the years about my Asperger's. I have…
Knowing your subject doesn’t produce a great story, it is …
[Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4, 1/25] This young boy and his friends were hanging out on a bumper car ride in the Balkans. The boy is looking at me through a reflection of mirrors…
Wrapping up editing today for tonight’s show for the students
Korinna Duke interviews the founder of a Leadership Academy in the Balkans. [Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 200, ƒ/9, 1/280] Today is our time. We will show everyone in the class each of the student projects.…
Hump Day for Storytellers Abroad Multimedia Workshop in the Balkans
This is one of the largest Mosques in the Balkans, where we lead our Storytellers Abroad Multimedia Workshop. [Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 200, ƒ/4, 1/15] Today is hump day and is also our midway point…
Before you tell a story you have to find the story
[Nikon D5, 85mm ƒ/1.8, ISO 4500, ƒ/4, 1/100] This is Amar, and his father is the Imam in a Mosque we visited in the Balkans. This is all part of our Storytellers Abroad Multimedia Workshop…
Full Disclosure is required and seldom done with photography
When I talk about a product and have been given any compensation, I must inform you about that relationship. This is called full disclosure. It is best that I start the conversation with you upfront,…
When and when not to add light to existing light
Chelle enjoys the rainbow after all the rain the past couple days at Ocean Isle Beach, NC. [Nikon D5, Nikon 14-24mm ƒ/2.8, ISO 8000, ƒ/22, 1/100] Sometimes, you must compose a photo in photography because…
When Preparation Meets Opportunity
Chelle enjoys the rainbow after all the rain the past couple days at Ocean Isle Beach, NC. [Nikon D5, 14-24mm, ISO 8000, ƒ/22, 1/100] “Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity" – Roman philosopher…
Travel Photography: These are a few of my favorite things
Ocean Isle Beach, NC [Nikon D5, 28-300mm, ISO 100, ƒ/5.3, 1/640] Travel photography often catches those elements that create a desire for the place. Often people put photos and paintings of these places in their…
Time of Day Impacts Your Photo
Leary family reunion at Ocean Isle Beach, NC. We are enjoying our accommodations on the beach front. [Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm, ISO 51200, ƒ/5.6, 1/100] Time of day makes a HUGE impact on a photograph.…
Do you know about the Dehaze Effect in Lightroom & PhotoShop?
May 2015, Adobe added to PhotoShop and Lightroom the Dehaze slider. The Dehaze tool helps you quickly reduce or remove haze, joint in many outdoor photos like landscapes. Here is the above photo with the Dehaze…