Shooting waterfalls is always a challenge for me simply because I wonder how I can possibly do something different than what's been done before. Take shutter speeds for example. The classic effect of using a slow shutter to blur the water and create a sense of movement and action is nothing new. But the reality is that it works. I…
With the launch of the 2014 “Nature of Inspiration” Wall Calendar, I wanted to share the process of creating and publishing the calendar for all those who are thinking of doing the same, or are just curious. I’ll cover the design and layout, as well as the financial and marketing aspects of self-publishing a photo calendar. I use a commercial…
Have you ever thought about how competent you are as a nature photographer? Or whether your competence in one area is limiting you in another area? Say for example you’re really comfortable with editing your images, so comfortable in fact that you pay less attention to composition or camera technique. In this post I want to explore competence as it…
One of the best features of Adobe Lightroom (all versions) is the ability to have multiple catalogs. A catalog is a database that tracks the location of your RAW files and information about them. This includes any Develop Module adjustments you’ve done to them, as well as keywords, ratings, and labels. The power of catalogs is the flexibility it gives…