The calendar says it’s spring here in Colorado, but I think someone forgot to tell Mother Nature. It’s snowing again and colder than __________ (you can fill in the blank yourself). In honor of the fact that spring seems to have taken a detour, I thought it might be a good time to share some… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Photography
Eight Things You Need to Know about Copyright
As a writer and photographer, I have dealt with copyright issues and questions for nearly all of my professional life. From my first copyright law class in college to daily explanations as a professional photographer, I have needed to keep current with what is happening in the world of copyright and to be able to… Continue Reading
Downtown Denver Senior Portrait Session
It’s high school senior season again–my favorite season of the year. Of all the subjects I photograph, high school seniors have always been my favorites. I really do enjoy families and children, but seniors are still the most fun. And this senior was no exception. He wanted something different. He said he didn’t want to… Continue Reading
Driving to the Top of the World–Mt. Evans
I’m on vacation today, so you’re getting one of my favorite photography posts that I’ve moved to a new home here. The Mt. Evans road is the highest paved road in North America. When it was first built it was the highest paved road in the world. I’ve been in Colorado for more than a… Continue Reading
Voyage of Discovery
After many years of wanting, I finally made it to Carlsbad Caverns. I have never been anywhere more surreal and amazing in my life. I can’t wait to go back again. Not only was the scenery incredible and the photography fulfilling, but it gave me a new perspective and made me think, from my first… Continue Reading
Wonderful Waterfalls
I’ve been absent from my blog for a couple of weeks. Shame on me. I went on a hike. Well, I went on a lot of hikes. Colorado is a hiker’s paradise. And when you combine the hiking with photography, the results are somewhere beyond paradise. We decided to take a little staycation this year.… Continue Reading
Improving Your Photography with Depth of Field
Understanding depth of field and how it works seems to be one of the most baffling concepts in photography. Depth of field is controlled by the f-stops on your camera lens. 1.2, 1.8, 2.8, 4.0, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32 are the most common f-stopsand you’ll often see them written as “f/8”. What do… Continue Reading
Foggy Day at the Badlands
I made a trip to South Dakota last week and got my first view of Badlands National Park. Sort of. It was the foggiest weather I have seen in many years. So foggy that I wasn’t sure I would get to see the Badlands at all. Most of our trip through the park looked like… Continue Reading
How to Take Vacation Photos People will WANT to See
Summer is just around the corner and that means vacation. Whether you’re planning an exotic vacation or a backyard staycation, there’s always something worth photographing when you’re having fun. With the advent of digital photography, more people than ever are taking more photos than ever. Here are a few of my top tips to help… Continue Reading
Use Free Image Editing Software to Improve Photos
If you are an image professional, there is one essential piece of software that you need to make sure your images look your best. Photoshop by Adobe is the industry standard for imaging professionals, specifically professional photographers. If you do more than photography, you probably have Adobe’s Creative Suite, which includes Illustrator and InDesign. All… Continue Reading