I am of the opinion that everything in life has value - or a value. Depends how you look at it. Of course, money has a value. But even that value can be different for everyone. $5 could make an enterprising twelve year old mow my lawn. Where as I wouldn’t get behind one of […]
So you got the gear. You got the know-how (or at least you’re working on it). You even got the idea. Whatcha don’t got is a model. Right? Follow these steps and you’ll be covered with models in no time.
You could chop your brain up into several parts - but don’t! Different parts do different things. Your left side is responsible for grammar, logic, counting. The right side prefers the intuitive, creative, fantasy. Both sides love ice cream sandwiches. Have you ever wondered which side takes control of your photography?
Just because you can take a color image and make it black and white doesn’t mean you should. Or does it?
Do you have a digital camera? Of course you do, maybe several. Chances are your camera has a black and white setting somewhere deep down in its menu. But just because it’s there doesn’t mean […]
Meet Melvin. He is a rechargeable AA battery - one of those fancy ones that come charged and hold there charge up to 85-90% even after a year of sitting unused. Actually Melvin is a group of AA batteries. I named them Melvin.
Why do I name my batteries? Good question.
Going on vacation? A new location can offer inspiration, room to spread your wings, even heretofore impossible opportunities. And you always bring your camera, right? So why not take the extra step and create memorable art instead of just memories.
One of the greatest and most talented people I know is a man by the name of Gavin Derek. Am I just bragging that I am friends with this brilliant man, or does this article have something to do with photography? I’m glad you asked. Gavin is a Set and Product Stylist. Though many photographers […]
Whoa, heavy title much? Yeah, that’s right. Contrast, where would we be without it? Our brains, as massive and sexy as they are, can’t tell us if something is cold or hot, bright or dark, even funny or sad without contrast.
What makes some images stand out while our eyes just skip over other photographs? Contrast, […]
I love a challenge.
And that’s exactly what I got when I was contacted by a new client looking for a portrait. Not just any portrait, mind you, a portrait where I couldn’t show his face. Wha?
When the world gives you fog, make lemonade.
I really wanted to get up to the Getty Museum one more time before they took down the Andre Kertesz exhibit that I wrote about here. I’m also looking to expand my architecture portfolio and figured “one stone.” I had it all planned out. I’d been there just […]
