I have created HDR images using most of the software available. Unless you truly scale back the preset looks you get over saturated and over processed looking images. This if fine if it is the […]
Holiday Model Shoot
Each month I teach a workshop at Parkwood Studios in Phoenix Arizona. In December 2015 I decided to go with a sexy santa’s helper theme for teaching lighting and for great holiday fun! Our model […]
Lighting in Overdrive – Capturing an event in the blink of an eye
Few things are as awe inspiring as lighting. Lighting at night seems to compound that feeling! Yes it is dangerous to be out there storm chasing. I do my best to be safe and keep […]
Being Published in National Geographic Traveler – A Milestone
You never know when or if it will happen. For landscape and travel photographers it is a milestone we wish and hope for. There are so many good and even great photographers out there these […]
New Focus Stacking eBook & Companion Videos
I am often asked how I get such clear images of landscapes, macro photography and jewelry shots. The answer is often Focus Stacking. I have finally compiled an ebook with 2 companion videos to […]
Return of the Galactic Core
For photographers who love shooting images of the night sky, Spring in North America is an exciting time as the Milky Way Galactic Core shows itself again. Albeit in the very early hours of the morning! […]
Someone Says They Can Do It Cheaper….
But is it worth the risk? It’s your time, loss of quality, unknown quality, having to have it done again, possible loss of customers if they see the low quality photography… The bottom line is: […]
Wireless Studio Trigger: Paul C. Buff™ Cyber Commander™ Video Training Series
Sometimes when you want something you simply have to make it yourself. Such was the case for this video tutorial series. I have had the Paul C. Buff™ Cyber Commander™ wireless trigger for studio lights […]
Film Noir Style Photo Shoot
My friend and local actress, Linda Damita, and I sat down to talk about refreshing here portfolio images. The first thing we decided to work on was a vintage Film Noir style shoot. Film Noir […]
Photographing Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac
One of the things I love is capturing images and the feeling of events, concerts, stage shows, dance and more. When I was offered the chance to photograph gallery show for a music legend, I […]