When I teach photography, one of the common questions is that of aperture. It’s a part of a larger subject – exposure. Exposure is the relationship of aperture, shutter speed and ISO. We are not going to tackle that in this short post. The other day I was shooting an event. I saw these 3 […]
Despite the fact that this article is about composition within film, there are lessons to be learned here about storytelling in still photography. You’re photographs can go from good to excellent with dramatic composition. The subtle, well-composed frames of Ida prove that composition is amongst the most powerful visual storytelling tools at our disposal. In […]
“Bubbies” is a set of 6 shots taken (in succession over about a minute of time) of two friends hanging out. They were watching the performance of a middle school band playing on a stage at Disneyland. A conversation ensued during some loud percussion. I love their expressions. Nothing that could be set up. It […]
The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is THE workhorse for portrait and wedding photographers. If you don’t own one and are thinking about purchasing, finding objective information about the different makes (Canon, Tamron and Sigma) is nearly impossible. I have read countless reviews, spoken with pro photographers and most of them become a little crazy when giving […]
Should RED be worried? Quite possibly! Consumers may not be familiar with Blackmagic Design, but the firm’s cameras are all the rage with filmmakers at NAB, drawing enormous crowds within seconds of the show floor opening up to attendees. This year’s flagship is the URSA, a relatively massive 4K camera with an enormous 10-inch 1080p […]
Many of us only know the world’s most famous landmarks through images that show them in all their beautiful, historical glory. The world has changed since these structures were built, so the surrounding landscapes might not be what you’d expect. *The Pantheon is somewhat disturbing, IMO. [more]
I photograph a bit of everything. I just plain LOVE photography. There are very few subjects that don’t interest me in some way or another. Like cars. Recently I took some shots at an annual car show. I love the lines of cars and when you mix that with the reflections of lights you get […]
A few weeks ago I had the great pleasure to shoot the Koch Family Wedding. This time a wonderful young couple living in SoCal. It was an intimate wedding with some family and their closets friends. More pictures to come but here are a few preview shots.
Why does your food look different in the advertising than what is in the store? The reality is – if the ads looked like the food you purchased, you won’t buy it. The truth is, A LOT goes into food photography and giving our clients what they want and need. Okay, it’s from McDonald’s but […]
If photography is important to you, then check out this mini documentary. Bill Bonner presides over eight million images as the longtime keeper of National Geographic’s vintage collection. He’s a keeper not only of photographs, but memories—and he treats each like it’s the greatest treasure in the world. Read more about Bill Bonner and his […]