I first became aware of nik filters in January of 2009 when I attended my first Imaging USA trade show. Professional Photographers of America hosts the annual show and the trade show is akin to a photographer’s heaven. I quickly became a huge fan of the power and versatility nik packed into each of… Continue Reading
Every photographer should have a circular polarizer. It removes glare from reflective surfaces such as water, glass and canvas. In the examples above and below I adjusted the polarizer to maximum effect, then turned it until there was little or no effect. The difference is substantial. The glare in the image below would be very… Continue Reading
Tripods come is a dizzying array of colors, sizes, materials, and price points. This is the first in a series of articles intended to aid in the process of choosing the right tripod for you. How do you begin to wade through all the choices? I would start by giving consideration to your budget. A good tripod will… Continue Reading
So last year I volunteered to photograph a women shelter to document all the amazing work done by the designers, and recognize the assorted suppliers for their generous donations. In the months following the shoot, I have received numerous thank you calls and notes from many of the people associated with the project. It has… Continue Reading
A quality ball head will go a long way toward making you love your tripod. A tripod is a tool, and like any other tool it should make your job easier. If it makes life harder, then you need to re-evaluate the situation and find a solution. The tripod pictured above has been my go… Continue Reading
I bought my first tripod in 1979, and I sold it a few months later. Why? Simple it was poorly designed and made my life harder not easier. I have since bought numerous tripods for different purposes. This is the first in what will be several posts regarding tripods. The image above is made possible… Continue Reading
As I sit watching it rain, I found myself wishing for a nicer day. I decided to find a fun image of better times. Thus the picture above, from a wonderful day in Savannah, Georgia. So what does this have to do with my topic RAW vs. JPEG? Well let’s see. Let me take a moment… Continue Reading
Ellie arrived at the studio yesterday with an entourage. In the end she would end up wearing most of her sister’s clothes, and having a blast while doing so. We played in the studio, then hit Downtown Rochester where we popped into a wonderful bookstore, played in the Paint Creek and just had an… Continue Reading
Owen wanted a picture with his Dodge Challenger, and I was happy to oblige. So many photographers limit your number of locations, outfits and poses. We don’t like limitations! Don’t worry about counting outfits or poses or locations. We go where you want to go, and take the shots you want. If you have some… Continue Reading
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