There are many hurdles in life, some higher and harder to cross than others. Some times it feels like you come up against challenges that leave you exhausted and wondering how you ever completed what you started. I wonder that when you finally finish will you be able to tell? I was for...
This morning I reached an all new high in my quest to find new things to shoot - the bright idea? - Let the puppy choose my shots. Granted my shots were predestined based on the canines amazing sense of smell. Even though he has not learned to lift his leg yet when he goes, he sure has a c...
Just got back from program night at the MWCC featuring Corey Hilz and a presentation on PS for photographers. I had been out shooting with Corey a couple of times but I had not heard or seen him teach. He did a fantastic job and I think he is a great teacher. He did not leave a stone unturn...
Last month I spent some time shooting with a good friend in the mountains of West Virginia. We spent several days scouting while we waited for a four day snow storm to let up. One of the most important things that I learned on that trip was to shoot and move. The approach involves shooting...
Lately I have enjoyed scouting some pretty remote locations (relatively speaking) where I wind up following the road until it ends. West Virginia is awesome for revealing broad sweeping vistas that appear in the middle of no where. We found some pretty amazing views when we were there last m...
Well I started out doing a photo a day and have now transitioned into a photo a week project. So far this has been an amazing experience focusing on deliberate practice.
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