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I’ve been using Singh-Ray filters my entire career, and I always carry them on shoots.  These filters open up new creative possibilities in the field, and change the way I photograph a scene.  My current selection includes graduated NDs, 5, 10 and 15 stop NDs and color-combo polarizing filters.  Next Monday (Jan. 14th) I will Read More

Always nice to be featured in magazine ads…check out the current issue of Digital Photo Pro.  Sandisk ran an advertorial featuring my work and the backstory of my career.  It’s been an honor to work with Sandisk through the years.  The Sandisk Extreme Team recognizes photographers who push the limits in their genre, and I Read More

I have been writing stories for Digital Photo, Digital Photo Pro and Outdoor Photographer for many years.  These magazines are a bargain ($20/year), and offer lots of technique and gear reviews.  In an age where so much is online, I love getting a printed magazine in my mailbox.  I can flip through the pages at Read More

One program I find myself using a lot is Aurora HDR 2018. I’ve done earlier posts on this software; it is my favorite HDR software.  In a nutshell, Aurora HDR offers tons of adjustment tools and presets when processing your images, and the final images are very clean.  Aurora HDR just announced their 2019 version, Read More

Have you been debating buying that new Nikon lens?  Want a prime, or how about the legendary 14-24mm F2.8?  Right now Nikon is having a summer sale on lenses, and it probably won’t last long.  The popular 200-500mm is more than a hundred bucks off, as well as the new 8-15mm fisheye.  Another lens is Read More

I’ve worked with KelbyOne for many years, including doing frequent stories for their publications including Lightroom and Photoshop User Magazine.  These publications are loaded with great tips on post processing, lighting, photography and gear.  I highly recommend giving KelbyOne a try for a month if you are not a member.  For less than the cost Read More

As many of you know, Popular Photography closed it doors earlier this year.  One of the longest running photography magazines, it was a shock to see them close down shop.  Along with shutting down the magazine, the long running Mentor Series photography workshops also will be ending this year.  I have been teaching for the Read More

Some folks have been asking about my workshop schedule next year, and I am finishing up details on a few more trips.  This year there is still space on a few trips.  One trip I am really excited about is Prague in the fall.  This is my favorite city in Europe, and it is even Read More

  I have been using Alien Skin since it first came out.  Their film presets are unmatched and extensive, and with each update they keep adding great features.  If I want to do some creative work on a portrait, I go to Alien Skin.  Black and white conversion, I go to Alien Skin.  Add some cool flare Read More

Zoom lenses are handy, no doubt about it.  You can virtually stand in one place and blaze through a variety of compositions. My favorite trinity of zooms, the 14-24mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm are staples in my work. But don’t forget about primes.  They offer a lot of advantages, and in some cases, bring out your Read More