Shaping Light ~ Creating a Visual Path
Shaping light and creating a visual path I think of visual flow and composition like music, carefully orchestrated with a tremendous crescendo. Visual flow is how the eye connects the compositional elements and flows through an image. Composition is the most important...
Focal Length Blending for Landscape Photography
Focal Length Blending for Landscape Photography In this short article I’ll explain how and why one might want to blend focal lengths. It’s a controversial topic, but one I am asked about more frequently than anything else! Focal length blending...
Focus Stacking for Landscape Photography Part II
Focus Stacking for Landscape Photography Part II In Part 2 of “Focus Stacking for Landscape Photography” I have included a short (13 minute) video outlining just one of several ways to blend your focus stack using Photoshops built in Auto-Align and...
Focus Stacking for Landscape Photography
Focus Stacking for Landscape Photography and Understanding the Limitations of Hyper-Focal Distance In this TWO part tutorial I will discuss depth of field, hyper-focal distance, their limitations and the ins and outs of focus stacking as a way of overcoming...The World on a Blade of Grass
Why a tripod is every bit as important as the camera you rest upon it, and my top 4 choices In this article I discuss ONLY the tripods I would personally carry and use based on my height, fitness level, and activity level used in most shooting situations. A “one...
Art, Insecurity, and Overcoming
The battle of depression in art, and how to use it to become a better photographer! An introspective. Over the years I have learned that the key point in improving in my own work has not been from outside sources, but from within. Self reflection, self criticism, and...
Photographing the Aurora Borealis
Photographing The Aurora Borealis Have you ever imagined you’d finally see, let alone find yourself photographing the Auroral Borealis??? The Aurora is always moving and can be tough to capture, but, with the tips in this article, hopefully it will be a little...
5 Tips for Colorful Images
Do you enjoy eye catching, bright and vibrant images? It’s no secret that I do!!! Here are my 5 best tips for colorful images!! 1: Capture in the largest color space your camera is capable of. Most modern cameras can capture in AdobeRGB. This will ensure that you...
