Stop Dreaming and Start Doing
Here’s a universal secret. There is no such thing as a perfect time. Stop dreaming and start doing the things you want to do.
This Inspires Me
This inspires me to be more creative. If you’ve read my blog for a while, you may know that I hate posts that purport to inspire people. I don’t think we need people to ram inspiration down our throats. Instead, I prefer to discover things that inspire me, and this photoshoot inspires me. Warning: My…
How to Capture a Moment
Everything I needed to know about how to capture a moment, I learned in the Boy Scouts. Â It’s all right there in their motto. Be prepared. Defining the Moment Are some people naturally better at capturing a moment than others? Perhaps, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us can’t learn how to capture a…
Portrait Photos for TFP
I like shooting portrait photos for TFP, but it seems like it’s getting harder to do these days. A comment I read today from a model on Facebook explains why.
High Key Post Processing in Two Easy Steps
High Key Post Processing is the second half of creating an image with a lot of light and washing out the tones a bit. There are plenty of plug-in tools to give you a high key look, but I’ll show you an easy way to do it yourself. The Original Image Here’s where we start….
Dealing with Difficult Subjects
Sooner or later, you’re going to run into some difficult subjects – people who don’t like having someone take their photo. Here are a few ideas to help you deal with them.