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Tom and Hollie are awesome. How do I define awesome? Well part of it is when I suggested we do some of the formal portrait in a bathtub, Hollie thought it was a great idea. Or, when I though we should get the band involved and get the couple to play some instruments while I photographed them[more…]
I came across a photographer at an art show this month who had a sign on his booth that read something to the effect of “My images are made using film and traditional darkroom printing. No computers!” The message was clear. There is something wrong with computers. The subtext was that there was something less[more…]
Flash has a rather underserved reputation for only being useful for indoor or nighttime photography. In fact, nothing can be further from the truth. When the camera’s flash is the only light used to illuminate a scene, the light can look garish and uneven. Flash, technically called “fill flash” is best used to fill in[more…]
Flash has a rather underserved reputation for only being useful for indoor or nighttime photography. In fact, nothing can be further from the truth. When the camera’s flash is the only light used to illuminate a scene, the light can look garish and uneven. Flash, technically called “fill flash” is best used to fill in[more…]
A couple of weeks ago, I was photographing in Rocky Mountain National Park and witnessed some disturbing although not surprising behavior. I spent about an hour moving into position to photograph a grazing elk. After a few minutes of photographing the elk raised its head in alarm. I didn’t think I had caused it, and[more…]
Misty and Adam are a super fun couple who asked me to photograph their special day in Beaver Creek. Here are just a few of the images.
Happy Independence Day! One of my favorite 4th of July activities has always been watching and photographing fireworks. This week I wanted to share a few quick tips with you so that you can get out there this evening and get some great fireworks shots.
I just returned from a recent trip to California. I went with some of my college climbing partners and spent about two weeks photographing places like Lake Tahoe, Death Valley, the Eastern Sierra Nevada, and Yosemite National Park. Toss in some hiking and rock climbing and we had a great time. Below are some of[more…]
There aren’t too many quick fixes when it comes to photography. I see a lot of photographers, both professionals and amateurs, buying the latest gadget to make their images better. Unfortunately, I’m a bit of a gearhead myself and am not above the influence of photography magazines showcasing the latest camera, lens, or accessory. However,[more…]