New gear for Costa Rica
It’s funny… even though I’ve been to Costa Rica a dozen times and led five photo workshops down there I STILL find myself doing some last minute shopping before I go. My overall packing strategy hasn’t changed much over the years, but I am constantly tweaking the gear...
5 tips for everyday hybrid photography
You have probably heard the term “hybrid photography” by now. Hybrid photography is basically the idea of using still images and moving images together instead of only using one or the other. A lot of professional photographers are finding out that adding video to...
Shooting the Big Apple!
If you keep up with my photos or workshops at all, I’m sure you have heard about my Route 66 Photo Adventure Workshop by now. That trip is all but full (ONE spot left) but there are other opportunities for you to join me and Rick Gerrity in the field right around the...
5 things I’m Doing to Prepare for my Fall Photo Travel
This summer has been all about preparation for me. I have not scheduled many long trips so I can get ready for several trips and projects I have coming up this fall. Between September and November I will be leading four photo workshops, recording some new Lightroom...
Frame Grab from 4K Video
I have to admit I was a bit dubious when I heard about pulling still frames from 4K video. 4K video is roughly four times the resolution of Full HD. Each frame is 8 megapixels! You can grab still frames from this high-res video and make surprisingly large prints. My...
Tenba Shootout 24L Backpack Review
I'm still not willing to admit how many camera bags I have. Just when I thought I had my bags dialed in, I switched to smaller Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses. Since then I have been looking for a professional quality...
Field Testing the LUMIX FZ1000
I don't get excited about every new camera that comes out, especially when it comes to fixed-lens cameras. The LUMIX FZ1000 was definitely an exception. The stand out feature of the FZ1000 is that it captures 4k video. The idea of a camera with a 20mp 1" sensor with a...
Tips for the Traveling Photographer Part 2: Non-Photo Essentials
Don't miss my latest guest post in the Luminary Corner over at Skip Cohen University for some tips on using your camera's Wi-Fi on the road. Part one of my series of travel tips for photographers was all about camera equipment. This post is about the essential items...
Tips for the Traveling Photographer Part 1: Gear Considerations
I just returned from a trip that is pretty typical of the traveling and shooting that I usually do. I flew to a location, rented a car for a few days, then flew back home. I realized that traveling this way has taught me a few lessons that might be helpful to other...
Lightroom 5 DVD Available
I'm pleased to announce the availability of my six-hour Lightroom class on DVD. Click the "Buy Now" button and I will ship the DVD to you for just $30. Check out the introduction video, and read the complete course description below. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a...
Induro Grand Turismo GT-214 Carbon Fiber Tripod Review
I've never had the "love/hate" relationship that some photographers have with tripods. I don't use one for every photo that I make, but a tripod is necessary for much of the photography that I enjoy. I don't mid carrying one, I simply consider it part of the deal....
Name that Photo Contest #1
I'm going to try something new this week... This image was made at one of the locations we will visit during my upcoming Blue Ridge Parkway Photo Adventure workshop. Can you name the lake where the photo was taken? Head over to my Facebook page and leave a comment...