Confidence is one of those things that is easy to understand, yet so elusive and difficult to put into practice. Where do we draw the line between confidence and arrogance for instance? Is confidence a state of mind or a point along the experiences of life? I believe confidence is essential in photography and in every creative endeavor. It holds…
Water Light - Canon 1DS Mk III, 1/1000 @f/8, 200mm, ISO 400 Rules, rules, rules. It seems like everywhere you turn these days there are rules. Rules to keep us safe, rules on running a business, rules for being a good parent, rules for being a “normal” member of society, and finally rules for making good images or a successful photograph.…
Canon 1DS Mk III, 1/50 sec @f/8, ISO 200, 153mm "I do not invent the picture, on the contrary, I find it already there in nature; I just have to free it" - Vincent Van Gogh
I think it's fair to say I have a book habit - I love collecting and reading books. While I still enjoy and buy "real" books, most of my reading has been on a tablet for the past few years. Coffee table books are great, but nothing beats the convenience of carrying a whole bookshelf worth of books in a…
During my trip to France last month, I was given permission to photograph the Canson paper mill in Annonay France. This has never been done before, so I was really thankful and grateful for their trust. During my tour, it was fascinating to learn how paper is made, and how difficult it is to create just the right texture, feel,…