3 Steps To Creating Monumental Architecture Photography

I always try to make these buildings seem monumental in my photographs.

Give Yourself A Photography Assignment

Early in my career I often found myself wandering around various towns, frustrated, looking for something to photograph. I came to realize that there are always lots of subjects to shoot in any location. All I really needed was a …

The Shy Photographer’s Guide To Putting Subjects At Ease

After years of photographing people on location for various magazines, I have found there are essentially 5 steps to the process of putting a model at ease in front of a camera.

Create A Sense Of Depth In Your Photographs Using Leading Lines

One of the age-old dilemmas of photography has always been the desire of photographers to create a three dimensional feel in their images using a two dimensional medium. A number of compositional techniques have evolved to create this sense of …

Just Wait For It: The Rewards Of Photography At Dusk

California’s rainy season is coming up soon. At least we hope it is. During the rains, building exteriors look dull and the sky is either gray or white. I usually head indoors in weather like this, photographing historic sites, museums …

Photograph Rainbows And Find A Pot Of Gold

I love it when a plan works out. I had been photographing petroglyphs in Saguaro National Park all day and towards evening, rain clouds began to build over the Tucson Mountains. Although hazy much of the day, it looked like …

The 2 Conditions That Create Beautiful Photographic Reflections

Learn to create dynamic photographic reflections.

Capture Easy Color For Powerful Photographic Images

I look for color everywhere I travel. For me, color is an integral part of the travel experience.