Improve Your Photography Workflow with Presets and Actions (198)

Workflow? What workflow? That’s one of the frequent responses I hear from photographers about their editing or processing workflow for images. GIVE ME FREEDOM! Whether it’s the creative mind that doesn’t want to be boxed in or the artistic spirit that wants creative freedom, a clear streamlined workflow is often the last on the list [...]

Learning to Photograph Smoke Trails—A Photo Series & Tutorial (D139)

Learning to Photograph Smoke Trails—A Photo Series & Tutorial (D139)

That’s right. I’ve decided to do a series of daily photographs capturing smoke trails. It’s a challenge in lighting, set up, creativity and focus. In addition, there is an element of the capture that you can’t control: the smoke trail. So I’m setting out over the next few days to see what I can learn [...]

One Word to Capture Today in Light Writing (D135)

One Word to Capture Today in Light Writing (D135)

From hearing of the suicide of a fellow blogger who was only 31 years old, to the devastation and tragedy in Haiti, there were only a few words and thoughts on my mind. This was one of them… I had no energy or motivation to take a picture today and even thought of skipping it [...]

D79: Infuse Color In Your Photos

D79: Infuse Color In Your Photos

Today I stumbled upon some amazing images by professional photographers online and in the latest edition of Rangefinder magazine. One thing that struck me was the vibrant color I saw in so many images. I decided to use that vivid color to influence my photo of choice today. Today’s image was shot in front of [...]

Moments Worth Saving

Do you love preserving your family’s history, the big and small moments? Like the time your daughter said that really cute thing…what was it that she said? Or the time your son decided to try on Dad’s shoes…how old was he when he did that? Remember when your friend sent you that hilarious e-card…how did [...]