Just Two Things- Lenses!

Just Two Things- Lenses!

  I am about to do one of my favorite programs for a local photography club- The Lobstering Life. The presentation is based on the book I did of the same title but it is more of a behind the scenes look at how the book came about. So I have started to think about...
The One Thing-Background!

The One Thing-Background!

I am going to keep this simple- there is only one truly important thing to remember when you are taking a wildflower portrait- background. There are a few other things to be aware of certainly- how pretty the flower is, how nice the light is, is it windy, are you...
Presentation Giving 101

Presentation Giving 101

  I have been asked to do a presentation at the big, new OPTIC travel and photo conference that is being sponsored by Linblad and B&H down in New York City on May 4th. Very nice to be asked and I am very glad to present to a group of interested photographers....
Time to Go to Sitka!!

Time to Go to Sitka!!

Okay, let’s get right down to the nitty gritty- Sitka, Alaska is a magnificent place to go with some of the best photography in one small area that I know. Two working harbors with piles of colorful gear and rusty old boats with crusty old crew, stands of...
A Voice, a Chorus- a Note, a Chord

A Voice, a Chorus- a Note, a Chord

  A note, a voice, a picture, a word- these are things that can be of singular beauty. As photographers we all strive for this singularity; to get that image that speaks a thousand words, that breaks open the heart, that stops the viewer in awe. But striving and...
Your Next Project

Your Next Project

Okay, listen up, this is going to be your next photo project. You are going to compile a notebook of your favorite places to photograph in your area. Below is the form I used when I did this 15 years ago and produced the first three Photographer’s Guide series...