I have a great love and passion for visual storytelling. I’ve tried to bring that passion to my writing as well. My love of photography is inspired by friendships and driven by the desire to capture that one image that makes a person stop dead in their tracks. By sharing these blog posts, I hope to share my lessons learned, insights, expertise, and “feelings”. I also want to inspire you, the reader, to get out in nature, unplug, and grow. Join me on this journey of slow, purposeful photography together
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Cropping For Wildlife with Bonus for iPhone and Android Users
What story can we tell with your photos…..what story do you want the viewer to see? If you can’t do it in the field, can you tell the story with cropping?. Read on Composition is one of the key elements of a great image. I learned that early photographing landscapes. Without good composition, interesting and Read more
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You Got the Photo You Came For, Now What?
“Turn around and look behind you”. This great tip and reminder comes from my good friend Andy Richards, who is often mentioned here. Andy doesn’t take credit for the statement but credits another friend and expert photographer. If you’ve traveled to any of the National Parks in the last couple years, you have seen hundreds Read more
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Do you need a “paid” editing program like Lightroom or Photoshop?
Short answer is Probably. It has saved countless photos for me. I get asked this question countless times. ”I have the free editing tools on my computer already, so do I need to spend the money for these programs? Disclaimer: I want to start with saying I’m not an expert on Lightroom or Photoshop. There are countless photographers that are Read more
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If you want it on your wall, shoot raw
Should I shoot in raw or jpeg is the question I get asked by most beginners to photography. Usually this question is pre-empted by “my pictures look better coming off my phone or when I just shoot in jpeg”. And that’s usually the case at first glance. To add even more confusion, your pictures on Read more
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Is there anything “original and unique” left to shoot? short answer YES!
I came across this thought as a good friend and fellow photographer and I made a recent trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. The’ iconic Clingmans Dome is a beloved destination among photographers for capturing stunning sunset views. During a recent visit with a fellow photographer, I was struck by the multitude of enthusiasts gathered Read more
