Time Lapse Photography
The fourth has passed and we are definitely into summertime mode. This image is one of 646 jpegs I made of the fireworks show at the Rose Bowl. My family…
After Life Portraits
I have long been inspired by after-life portraits. I became intrigued with this particular type of subject matter after purchasing "Portraits in Life and Death", by Peter Hujar, in 1979.…
Exciting Things Are Happening!
Well it's finished, my first manuscript has been sent off to my editor for another (and hopefully final) round of edits and suggestions. I signed a contract with Rocky Nook…
What Schools Really Do
I am midway through a new semester at Brooks Institute teaching a new class at the Ventura campus. Called Digital Color Workflow, the class is divided into three parts; Photoshop…
That Kevin Bacon Thing
Professional photographers and most artists are by nature, pack rats. Objects we find interesting, we save. For me in particular I have also saved props and products left behind by…
Time & Flexibility & Patience
In the past when a client issue, vendor problem or business opportunity made its way onto my radar, I wanted to resolve the issue, problem or opportunity immediately if not…
Making Photographic Portraits
I am writing my first book on the creative process of artists. It will be titled "Build A Better Photograph: A Disciplined Approach to Creativity." It will be out in…
Brooks Institute
I was asked to teach PHO205, the intermediate location lighting class for the Visual Journalism program at Brooks Institutes' Ventura campus. I taught continuously from May, 2003 until the end…
Disrespectful Potential Clients
For my very first weblog entry, I will discuss what happened to me this past week. First a little background. I have a corporate client whom I have been shooting…