"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs"--Ansel Adams When I became obsessed with photography, sometime in the spring of 2009, I wanted my photographs to be better. I wanted to learn how to make magic with my camera, but I didn't know...
Have you ever taken a photograph of something you saw as beautiful only to be disappointed later when you looked at the actual image? I would guess that nearly everyone has had this experience. When it happens, you end up apologizing with phrases like "you really had...
I know what you're thinking. Why is she writing about her hair? No, that's not it. I've been noticing that some photos really do look best in black and white. In fact, some of them virtually scream to be converted to monochrome. But even though it eventually dawns on...
I admit that I tend to waiver wildly between the extremes of instant gratification and delayed gratification. So this week's post is about being thankful for both. There is an unparalleled joy for me, and I would guess many people, found in a sense of accomplishment....
Continuing with the subject of gratitude, this week's post is about rediscovering a sense of adventure. There was a time when I was adventurous by nature. I think most of us are when we are young and unafraid of our own mortality. Then, as we get older, security...
Continuing with the theme of things I'm grateful for, these two attributes were not apparent in my personality before I became a photographer. At least not to the extent they are now. I do have to say, however, that patience and persistence are not always looked upon...
In the spirit of the season, I thought I might do a series of posts about the things I am grateful for. The first is the ability to see. I'm not just talking about having eyes and a sense of sight, although I am truly grateful for that. But, even more, photography has...
I know, that's a really big claim, especially considering how many of the world's hikes I've done! But, I have a hard time imagining a hike where you get more bang for your buck, or more accurately, amazing scenery for your effort. The hike starts at Castle Lake,...
It's been nearly five years now since I started seriously pursuing photography as a passion. Not surprisingly, I've learned a lot about the craft in that time. But, I've also learned a lot about the photography business as well. One thing I have noticed in particular,...