Tips for New Photographers
Quite often I get emails asking how to break into the photography business. Photography is regarded as a cool profession. That being said, most people don’t realize the tremendous work involved in being a professional freelance photographer. There’s so much to being a photographer than just creating images. Marketing, accounting, bookkeeping, sales are all part […]
Exhibiting My Work in the 2013 Exposure Photography Festival
Every year in February, the Banff / Canmore / Calgary region is host to the Exposure Photography Festival. Last year I showed an exhibit of my Instant Art project at the Resolution Art Gallery. This year I’m having two exciting new exhibits. The first show is called “100 Years 100 Faces of the Stampede”. The […]
Hurricane Sandy Pictures | Landfall Photos by the Atlantic
One of the best places for photojournalism online is the Atlantic’s In Focus column with Alan Taylor. I knew they would have lots of pictures of Hurricane Sandy devastation. When Sandy hit New York last night I wanted to see the waves, flooding and devastation from the eyes of some great photojournalists. My hearts, thoughts […]
Wonders of Science | A Drug that Boosts Productivity and Creativity
Finally, the miracle cure busy photographers have been waiting for: Fauxtographor, creative tablets. A pill that can increase creativity and boost productivity. We’ve all been there. It’s 2am and you’ve got hundreds more photos to edit from the shoot you did the night before. The client wants he or her photos within 48 hours and […]
Annie Leibovitz at Work / I’ll Bet You’ll Enjoy This Book
Part of the reason why I love photography so much is it allows me to express my vision and emotions into a single image. Finding out what other photographers love and are passionate about makes me a better photographer. Annie Leibovitz’s book entitled: Annie Liebovitz at Work is an amazing read. My friend Noel who […]
Nikon D800 First Impressions With Test Shot / It Was Worth the Wait
I’m sure everyone’s heard by now that the Nikon D800’s and D4’s were shipped last week (click here to read my post about the Nikon D4). Only a few trickled into some stores here in Calgary and I was one of the fortunate few to get one. I have to admit that I did jump […]
Instant Art Exhibit / Exposure Photography Festival
Happy Exposure month! For those of you who aren’t familiar with Exposure, it’s a photography festival held in Calgary, Canmore and Banff. It runs through the month of February and there are many events, exhibits and openings to check out. This year I’m showing at the Resolution Art Gallery (located in Kensington). My show, a […]
Best Superbowl Commercial of 2012
What makes a Superbowl commercial? You have to be witty, funny, concise, smart and evoke emotion all within about a minute. Not unlike a photograph you have one chance to get your viewers to see your story and feel what you are feeling. The emotion that you get out of watching this commercial is something […]
Nikon Announces D4 Digital SLR
Every few years a camera manufacturer announces a new successor to their previous flagship model. Today, Nikon announced the successor to the D3/D3s/D3x line. The highly anticipated D4 flagship model for Nikon comes just a little bit after Canon announced their 1D X model. Coincidence? Or just clever timing on Nikon to steal the 1D […]
Photographer’s Wish List: Gitzo Series 3 Carbon 6X Systematic XL Tripod
I’ve had the same tripod for over four years now. When I first saw the Manfrotto 190xPROB series I instantly fell in love. As a matter of fact the Manfrotto tripod I have today was the first piece of equipment I purchased, even before my digital SLR! Also being a landscape photographer, I’m just as concerned […]
2011 Worldwide WOW Photo Contest
Every year CPC Elevate holds a worldwide WOW photo contest. Open to all Canadians it gives amateur photographers a chance to showcase their work, win prizes and help a worthy cause. CPC Elevate’s mission is to help motivated low income families break the cycle of poverty by providing support in their journey to long-term self-sufficiency (CPC […]
Where I Get My Photography Equipment
As a working photographer I get asked quite a bit, “where do you get your equipment?” Since I’m not sponsored by anyone I can honestly say I’m not tied down to any one place. Just like this backpack I’m free to roam the landscape. Even though I can go anywhere on the internet for the […]
Photographer Tools Pt. 1 / Organize With Evernote
Before I started this idea of becoming a full time photographer I didn’t rely on much to keep my calendar in check. I woke up every weekday at the same time went to the same place and did pretty much the same thing until that round device on the wall said it was time to […]
iPhone Photography / Instant Gratification With Instagram
My New iPhone 4 For those of you who follow me on Twitter or on Facebook you probably already know that I finally gave in and got an iPhone 4. I’ve been a loyal Nokia user since cell phones had LED lights and you had to push *4 on the keypad to see how much […]
Viva Las WPPI 2011 / Meeting Rodney Lough Jr.
This was my first year at WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International). For those of you who might not know what it’s about read on. If you’re well versed in what WPPI is all about then read on anyways to hear what I thought of it. I did the trade show and a few platform […]
Ten Photography Predictions for 2011
I’m stealing.. err I mean borrowing an idea from Scott Bourne of http://photofocus.com. Check out his blog and work. He’s a great photographer and teacher. At the start of every year I’m going to be making predictions related to the photography industry. 1. Nikon or Canon will release or announce a micro 4/3 or mirrorless […]
