The day started out with threatening weather forecasts, but ended with sun and a delicious dinner. Back lighting is always the way to go when photographing food. This shot was accomplished with natural light and a few pieces of simple white board to act as reflectors. As soon as I cleared away the camera and… Continue Reading
Earlier this week I taught a Night Photography Workshop in Birmingham, Michigan. The city is a little torn up from construction, so we had to be selective in our compositions. Even with the construction there were plenty of great subjects to photograph. We started in Shain Park and photographed the sculptures and fountain. The clouds… Continue Reading
I woke up around 3:30 this morning and could not get back to sleep, but I was pleasantly surprised when I turned on my computer to learn that Adobe had released Lightroom 5 as a full retail product as of Midnight. I have downloaded the 30 day trial and upgraded my catalog. I prefer to… Continue Reading
Earlier this week I lead a group of photographers in an Architectural Workshop in Detroit. We had expected to start in the main branch of The Detroit Public Library, and then walk around the DIA and Wayne State area. Well the library proved to be a treasure trove of photographic opportunities to such an extent… Continue Reading
Most every day for the past few weeks a new High School Senior walks through the doors to my studio, and it is always an adventure. I always ask what they have in mind for their Senior Picture, and the answers vary from long narratives to the occasional guy who says “dude just let’s get… Continue Reading
After several recent classroom based workshops I just concluded a 3 workshop series “in-the-field” to give participants significantly more hands-on time. The feedback has been wonderful, so it looks like I will be offering more such sessions in the future. Claire joined us today for the portraiture workshop and it helped substantially. The participants, like… Continue Reading
I like someone who knows what they want. Lexi said she was interested in something a little edgy. Mom said all right, so we went to some out of the way locations and shot some very cool stuff this afternoon. I can’t wait until they come back for their review session. I will have a… Continue Reading
Hunter was born at St. Johns Hospital and shortly after he was sent home with Mom he visited us in Rochester Hills for his first portrait session. He and Mom did wonderfully! Shortly after coming home from the hospital Baby Hunter came to the Studio for his portrait Continue Reading
This was the third time I photographed this beautiful family. it is very fun to see the kids as they grow and change. Continue Reading
This morning Daniel made his Bar Mitzvah among his friends and family. It is such a beautiful tradition. Bob was proud to be on-site sharing in the moment. Continue Reading