Capturing Vignettes
When I judge photos for photography clubs, I see a wide range of photographers at various skill levels. Often I’ll come across pictures that might not win first place on their own but would look fantastic as a part of
The Sentence Structure of Photography
In a previous blog, I compared photography with Jazz music, illustrating how photographers need to play with what’s presented to them. Now I’m here mixing my metaphors to tell you that photography is like writing. Working to become a professional photographer
What’s the Best Way to Hone Your Professional Photography skills? Teach.
I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to instruct and advise photography students for the Indianapolis Camera Club. In addition to the satisfaction of helping people develop their passion for photography, I have also discovered that teaching has made me better understand
Cooking Class: Understanding Light
As the main ingredient in our images, understanding and controlling light is critical. Light can certainly be difficult to understand, though. In the studio, a strobe fires in a fraction of a second, often not enough time to register what your light
A Photographer’s Cooking Class
Many of us have at some time prepared a meal by following a recipe. A pinch of salt, a pinch of tarragon, crushed basil