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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

We all tend to pick up on different things in everything we read and watch. This post byJoe Farace is a good example. While many of you will be focused on Joe’s technique and the explanation of how he’s using a Westcott Spiderlite, for me it’s all about the interaction with his subject.  I love [...]

When I first met Clay in the early 90’s he was Monte Zucker’s assistant. He was like a sponge, soaking up every idea with every photographer he studied under and assisted. Then, he took everything he learned and added his own style and touch, bringing him to where he is today, one of the finest [...]

Every now and then you read about a project where creative people from different disciplines combine their efforts.  This next contribution to Charity Fest is pretty unique and brings together a composer with a photographer.
The story was sent to me by Michael Allen, a professional photographer from InDesign Creative.  His “partner in crime” is [...]

The movie was Field of Dreams for the quote and we’re going to take a shot at “building it”. 
Here’s the challenge:  There are a minimal number of speakers who come to Ohio, yet we’re in an area with thousands of photographers, being only a couple of hours from Detroit and Pittsburgh, a half an hour [...]

It’s August 2nd and I feel like I’m trapped in an old Jimmy Stewart movie and the hands of the clock are just spinning.  I can’t believe that the summer is past the half way point, although it feels like it’s over with all the back to school displays everywhere.   From a photography viewpoint, we’re a [...]