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The Strength of Color and how it relates to photography
March 25, 2014 - Colors in a photograph can affect the mood of a scene and how we interpret it. They can be described as calming, excitin...
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Am I done learning from others? Sort of!
February 18, 2014 - I am an advocate of learning as much as you can about various photographic techniques and from individual photographers...
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When do I "break the rules?"
February 03, 2014 - The rules of composition were established by the Masters of Art(Davinci, Michaelangelo) eons ago. These rules were used...
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What is a reflection and How I use it!
February 03, 2014 - Webster's dictionary defines reflection as an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface. It is the return of...
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The "Feeling" of a Photograph!
February 03, 2014 - There is a difference between a "snapshot" and a photograph that creates an emotional response. They may both might have...
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How i See in Black and White!
February 03, 2014 - How do I know if an image is suitable to converted into Black and White. Its easy!
First, I look to see if there is a g...
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My first publication in a magazine!
February 03, 2014 - This is my first photograph published in Black and White Magazine. I was pleasantly surprised that Black and White Magaz...
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Your vision of photography might not be mine!
February 03, 2014 - I had a discussion with a fellow photographer the other day and the topic of "why I bracket my photo's" came up.
Bracke...
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My interpretation of an iconic scene-a nice Surprise!
February 03, 2014 - I recently took a trip to up to Canada to visit Banff National Park. I wanted to photograph one particular region of the...
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Breaking through to the other side!
February 03, 2014 - There comes a point in a photographer's life where they feel like they can't improve anymore. They seem to get into a ru...
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My ways of improving a composition, Working the Subject!
February 01, 2014 - What happens when I photograph a scene?
First,I go through a thought process that involves rather simplistic and basic...
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How long does it take me to prepare a photograph for publishing?
February 01, 2014 - This is a very good question. There is not right answer or a specific timetable. On average a photograph that I take in...
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My Story! How a retired dentist finds passion in Landscape Photography
February 01, 2014 - I graduated from dental school in 1993. This was after 4 years of undergraduate work and 4 years of earning a degree in...
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How I Critique Photographs
January 12, 2014 - Since I ventured into the the Fine Art of Photography, I recognized that there is subtle technique properly critiquing o...
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What makes a photographer great!
January 10, 2014 - What is the definition of a Great Photographer? I think he/she has certain traits and characteristics that sets them apa...
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The Camera VS. The Eye
November 26, 2013 - The Eye and the Camera do not see exactly the same way. When an individual looks at his or her surroundings, their eyes...
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Pressing the shutter release on the camera is only half of the job!
September 24, 2013 - Landscape photography is a very difficult subject to handle. The camera's today are marvelous pieces of technology. But,...
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How does a photographer create their own "style."
August 16, 2013 - As a new professional photographer, I have learned one thing. It takes time to develop your own style. It is a process t...
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Why I take a Photograph
August 14, 2013 - When I take a photograph, I am freezing a "moment in time." Whether it is the rushing of water or the sun passing behind...
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