I’m always looking for new ways to communicate my approach to making photographs. I find that one of the most common pitfalls for novice to intermediate photographers is not having a reproducible thought process for making photographs. There’s a lot to remember in making a fine image. Having a mental checklist better prepares you. It’s ...
What better way to open a photography blog about taking photos of the night sky than a “wish” from our childhood. But rather than wish for a great photograph, let’s talk about making one instead! I’m just back from my fourth trip to Death Valley National Park. if you’d asked me before my first visit how ...
This will be the briefest post you'll ever read here but that doesn't mean it's not as profound as it is simple. I heard it from my friend and great photographer Bill Fortney. Bill's too modest to say it was his so he'd tell you he heard it from someone else. But it is just ...
Mark is a classic example of a passion on the back burner boiling over. Although drawn to a camera in college, his career as a physician delayed serious photography for 30 years. In 2001 his first published image sparked a renewed interest, which like a domino falling, changed his life in every way. more
