One of the keys to greatness as a professional photographer is taking the time to just experiment with your gear. We were all creative as kids, when we used to play with our toys. Well, just because we’re adults doesn’t mean that creativity needs to stop.
I had a whole guest post from Matthew Jordan Smith [...]

In February 2005 the industry lost one of its finest photographers and teachers, Dean Collins.  Many of us lost one of our very best friends. There’s rarely a project that goes by that I don’t think about Dean and how he would have handled some of the challenges the industry is facing today.
Well, it’s amazing the [...]

I’ve hesitated writing about the disaster in Japan only because I don’t know what to say. It’s one of the few times that I honestly am at a loss for words and wanted to avoid sounding like I was just babbling to fill up space.  Night after night I watch the news and the horror of [...]

I’ve said it before, you’ve got to love a guy whose blog is called, “Saving the World, One Pixel at a Time“. If you’re not already a regular follower, it’s time to put Joe on your list. This is about having a resource in your network who regularly is posting great information to help you [...]

I’ve talked a lot about this in the past, but one of the most fun things about our industry is social media and the way we’re able to meet other photographers. Meet Stacey Fox, a photographer and retoucher who contacted me for some advice.
In looking at her site, I really enjoyed some of her [...]

Dave Ashby is a photographer in Pennsylvania who’s been on both sides of the industry, the corporate and the artist. We met in “previous lives” for both of us, but now share 362 friends on Facebook. If we hit 400 I think it means we’re related!
I love a lot of his fine art work and [...]

The purpose of this blog has always been about education, whether marketing, business or the new direction, how to fine tune your skill set. There are so many additional resources available to help you become a better photographer.
One of them is thanks to my long time friend, David Ziser.  His blog is packed with [...]

When was the last time you saw a “commercial” you could learn something from? Well, this two minute clip done by Clay Blackmore for Pocket Wizard, is simply terrific. 
In two minutes you’ll get a chance to see how Clay shoots, even under the toughest conditions. At the same time you’ll get a feel for how he’s using [...]

I recently ran across an old post by good buddy, Matthew Jordan Smith. It was written in December, 2008. I doubt that he realized at the time he wrote it, how relevant his comments would continue to be – in fact, they’re timeless.
First, is his comment about photographers crying the blues over the economy. Remember, this [...]

We all have pet peeves and it’s time I shared one of mine. Over the years I’ve repeatedly heard photographers talk about how they just don’t have any place great to shoot. I’ve heard comments about how easy it is for photographers in California, because they always have good weather and beaches. I’ve heard how [...]