I love to read, and between my Amazon Kindle and regular old-fashioned books, I read a lot. The Kindle allows me to read more often, since I can take it with me pretty much where ever I go, and it's kept me happily entertained on many long hours waiting for the right conditions while photographing. The ability to bring dozens…
So what does it take to make a living in landscape and nature photography? Or for that matter anything that you love? I know I had many questions when I got started, and I've learned a great deal in my search for the answers. One thing I know is that answers are difficult because what works for me may not work…
I haven't been very active here lately, but much has been going on personally. It's hard to believe it's been 8 weeks since I fractured my ankle, but I definitely see a bright light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, I'm blinded by it as each day brings me closer to normal physical activity. I've been in the…
Found an interesting article on Forbes.com about the rising value of photography today. The highest amount ever paid for a photograph up until last October had been $822,400.00. Then in November, it went up to 1.2 million, and 3 months later, an Edward Steichen photograph, "The Pond-Moonlight", sold for 2.9 million at a Sotheby's auction. Up until very recently, photography…
Here is a topic many artists dread, but so vitally important if you're an artist in business. There are many, many sources of marketing info on the internet, as well as in print, and I'm always looking for inspiring ideas and directions that will motivate me to take time away from the camera and focus on getting my name and…