I’ve just returned from the Great Smoky Mountains where I had the privilege of leading a 5-day workshop. It was a great learning experience for all, and we enjoyed great camaraderie and a shared passion for nature and the art of photography. I’ve been noticing some trends over the past year or two that were very evident to me last…
I want to clarify something I wrote recently in one of my Photo Journal posts where I share my workflow from capture to print. After careful consideration, I realized I misinterpreted an important point that for me is at the heart of nature photography. In the post, I talked about visiting a location and looking for potential images, but not…
One of the features I use extensively when making prints in Adobe Lightroom is the Identity Plate, which allows you to easily place your name or logo on all of your prints. It creates a very professional looking presentation, and also helps promote your name as a photographer. I almost always print my logo at the bottom of every print,…
One of the things I learned attending several photo conventions this year with Canson Infinity is that more and more photographers are discovering the value in printing their work. And they want to control the process themselves for the creative freedom it provides. I’ve written about it at length before, but suffice to say that it’s the best and only…
We had a great first run of the Hudson River School photo workshop this week, and the weather truly cooperated with great light, dramatic clouds, and constantly changing conditions. I much prefer unpredictable weather over stable forecasts, especially on workshops even if it means there’s more risk of rain. It teaches students so much more about awareness of light, working in…