Uganda Update

I wanted to update all of you who have expressed interest in my recent trip to Uganda and my efforts to continue to help the people I met. More than a month has gone by since my return and I remain committed to answering the question- How can I help? It seems like an...
Using a Diffuser Properly

Using a Diffuser Properly

Since it is now Spring (just barely here in Vermont) I thought it would be good to write about the proper use of a diffuser. For those of you who have suffered through one of my tiresome workshops you have probably seen me demonstrate diffuser use but for those of you...
Processing Bad Light

Processing Bad Light

In my previous post I wrote about the options I use and don’t use when I am trying to photograph in less than ideal light. A vast majority of the time I just wait for better light to solve my bad light problems. If I am photographing something small I will most...

Photographing Bad Light

One of the hardest things to photograph well are dark subjects in very bright light. This is because in bright , strong light the camera’s meter is overwhelmed. It can’t handle the range from brightest to darkest tonalities so it bunches all the very dark...
Rod Barbee Workshops

Rod Barbee Workshops

From time to time I am going to tell you about other professional photographers who are also doing photography workshops that I think are worthy of both your attention and attendance. The first pro I want to endorse is Rod Barbee who lives out in western Washington...
Pacific Rim National Park Workshop

Pacific Rim National Park Workshop

It is getting close to the deadline for signups for my Pacific Rim National Park workshop I do every year with my good friend Brenda Berry. The workshop is on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia and includes photographing in an UNESCO Biosphere...