Yesterday I took a few long walks in between working. It was a Saturday after all, and the weather was pretty amazing. Great clouds, storms building and falling apart, comfortable hiking temperature….. Who wants to sit inside all day contacting …
It’s all about the light
You can achieve so much in an image if you’re aware of what’s happening with your light. The other day when we did the quick portraits of Mike and Melissa I was explaining to them why we were breaking out …
Canon is bringing the 5D Mark III to market
As many readers know, I’m a Canon guy. Been shooting Canon’s digital lineup since 2000 when I purchased one of their “Digital Elf” cameras for my hike on the Appalachian Trail. That camera did a great job riding along in …
Shooting with the Radio Popper JrX System
Over the past few weeks I’ve definitely been shooting a ton of off camera flash. Portrait photography for individuals, friends, couples, and families. And through every shoot I’ve been employing my Radio Popper JrX wireless controllers. Now, the JrX’s can’t …
Racing to keep up with myself
Ah, coming into the home stretch for Christmas. Almost there. Glad to say, I’m busy once more. The “feast or famine” ups and downs of small business ownership is sometimes more than anyone can take. Me for instance……I’m saying it …
3 people wandering around with one light and a few cameras
This morning I went out to practice a little portrait work. Everybody needs practice you know! Jantina and Elliot came along to give me a hand. Jantina played model, and Elliot played VAL. VAL means Voice Activated Lightstand. Elliot did …
The Tools of My Trade
It’s been a while since I’ve listed off what I use for the work I do. While I wait for two different painters to come in to check their proofs I thought about what’s important in my day to day …
Roosevelt Point, Grand Canyon North Rim
Along the way to Cape Royal, one of those “must see” spots when visiting the North Rim, is a small pull off for Roosevelt Point. It’s not the most visited or photographed point along the rim, but I decided to …