mood board noun an arrangement of images, materials, pieces of text, etc. intended to evoke or project a particular style or concept. So there you have it. Now, why should you care? Because this “arrangement of images” will help the creative group (model, photographer, hair-and-make-up-artist, and anyone else) better grasp what the shoot will end...Read More
One of the most common questions I get asked all the time is “What Camera do you use/recommend?” My answer is kinda long winded and varies drastically depending on your needs, budget, shooting style, etc… So I decided to write this article to help you better decide how to choose your first/next camera. Disclaimer! I...Read More
So I made a big move! I partnered with a local Photo Studio and opened up a permanent office! I moved in over the weekend and I am still getting setup, but this will be great! You can see me move into the new space in the video above! Thank you for all your support!...Read More
14 states, 5,616 Miles, 16 days. Without a doubt the longest continuous road trip of my life. And I want more! This highlights were San Juan in Colorado and the Black Hills in South Dakota! Both are the highest rated areas to ride a motorcycle in their respective states. I will be writing up reviews...Read More
A close friend of mine today posted a photo that I took with my copyright attached to the metadata that her friend edited… YUP! My copyrighted artwork was altered without my permission. So I thought I would write an article about WHY copyright laws exist and why altering my art is immoral and illegal. I...Read More
Here is the definition of Depth of Field: the zone of acceptable sharpness within a photo that will appear in focus. In every picture there is a certain area of your image in front of, and behind the subject that will appear in focus. Have you ever seen a photo where the subject is perfectly...Read More
Canon or Nikon? I get asked that all the time when I talk to clients. I usually respond with “Neither. I shoot with Sony.” I have used a Sony camera for my entire photography career. I currently own a Sony A7 Mark 2. It is a mirrorless full frame camera. Why? Technology! Sony, in my...Read More
I decided to go to Canada to ride around. No destination… just go! On the way I found an article talking about how Sir Winston Churchill called Niagara Blvd “the prettiest Sunday afternoon drive in the world”. I HAD to ride that road! I towed the bike up to Niagara Falls and crossed into Canada on...Read More
Nick Bakay invited me to his show in Galveston, Tx. So we were at the bar talking and relaxing during a break. He told me that the rest of his week was free. I said, then we should be driving somewhere! He got excited… so I said, L.A., Miami, or Wyoming. He thought for 3...Read More
So about 3 months ago, Colt told me about the HUGE photo conference called ShutterFest. After doing some research I bought a ticket! I just got back from the show and was VERY impressed, tired, excited, sore, and optimistic! There were some amazing speakers, models and vendors there! I took only marketing and business classes...Read More
