On the Air!
If you’re familiar with any photography-related podcasts, you’re probably a regular listener to This Week in Photo with Frederick Van Johnson and company. This weekly podcast features Frederick and his...
View ArticleRoute 66 Photo Adventure recap
My colleague Rick Gerrity and I officially started our workshop partnership this past October. It seems like a long time ago, but my travel schedule is just settling down and allowing me to get caught...
View ArticleCustom SLR C-Loop Mini Review
I am not the type to jump on every new photo product that comes along- especially when it comes to simple things like camera straps. How many different “unique” sling straps can there really be? As it...
View ArticleDigiscoping: Long Lens for Your LUMIX
Digiscoping is the practice of making photographs using a high-powered spotting scope as a super-telephoto lens. It is hardly a new practice, but there are tools available that make the process easier...
View ArticleMaking good wildlife photos in bad light
I was disappointed to see cloudy skies during my first visit to San Diego, California. I was there for the NANPA Nature Summit, but I had carved out some time to do some digiscoping with my buddy Clay...
View ArticleSaving Hearts in Costa Rica
It’s not everyday that I get to affect someone’s life for the better, but Rick Gerrity and I had an opportunity recently to do just that. My friends at the Leaves & Lizards Retreat in Costa Rica...
View ArticleDomke Next Generation review: Old School meets New School
Even if you’re not familiar with the Domke name, I’ll bet you’ve seen the bag. Domke is the classic canvas shoulder bag that virtually invented the idea of the camera bag that a photojournalist could...
View ArticleThe Perfect Infrared Camera
I’ve had four digital cameras converted to infrared over the last eight or ten years. This process replaces the filter in front of the image sensor so that the camera is sensitive to visible infrared...
View ArticleCamera size and Ergonomics
There is a lot of talk about camera size these days. Photographers have myriad choices for mirrorless cameras, “enthusiast” compact cameras and even tiny DSLR’s. I don’t think there is anything wrong...
View ArticleHave some class!
I have just posted the first three of four photography and Lightroom classes I will be teaching in the Metro Atlanta area this fall. I have been wanting to teach a basic photography class for a while...
View ArticleViva 2017!
I’m going to start 2017 with a personal note. I realized that I didn’t write ONE post last year, and that is rediculous! This will probably be more of a mission statement than anything, so if you’re...
View ArticleChange of Scenery
It’s no secret that most of my photography is travel related. Whether it’s Route 66 or Costa Rica, my favorite photos usually happen when I’m on the road. Of course I like to make pictures of my...
View ArticleMood Lighting with White Balance
White balance is an import way to control the mood of your photographs. Slight shifts in color can result in big changes to your photos. I have grown to trust the auto white balance setting in my...
View ArticleA still photography look at the LUMIX GH5
Call me crazy, but I’m going to tell you why the LUMIX GH5 is my favorite micro 4/3 camera without mentioning the video features. Ok, I might mention 6k photo mode, but not the amazing 4K video and...
View ArticleThe Perfect Micro 4/3 Travel Photography Kit (for me)
We all have different ideas about what a “perfect” travel camera kit includes. Some photographers need wheels on their camera bags, while others choose a pocket camera and nothing else. The important...
View ArticleGNARBOX 2.0 Might Just Change Your Workflow
I was a little skeptical when I first got a GNARBOX. It seemed like another portable hard drive with a built-in card reader. You can see from the video above that it turned out to be much more than...
View ArticleBack Button AF for LUMIX Cameras
Back button auto focus is a great way to get the benefits of both single AF and continuous AF at the same time. Wildlife photographers use this setup quite often, but it is useful for many different...
View ArticleIs it time to replace Lightroom with Luminar 2018?
I’ve been hearing rumblings about replacing Lightroom since Adobe’s move to subscription-based pricing. Most of my clients are not professional photographers, and they are happy to use the same...
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