Entering New Territory
During the past few weeks I put together an RFP package for a government contract. It was submitted on August 22, 2012 at precisely 2:45 pm. How do I know…
Make the Most of Opportunities
I entered the 5th year anniversary artists contest held by the copyright alliance a few months back. My video won in the multi-media category. As part of my winnings…
Lightroom 4 Custom Presets
For years I've been a Bridge and Photoshop workflow geek. I didn't see the need for Lightroom or Aperture even though I purchased version 1 of both applications. But all…
Pat Swovelin 1951-2012 R. I. P.
Another brother has left us. I've been in a funk because my friend and long-time colleague (12+ years) died suddenly about a week ago, we don't really know. And that's…
What You Don’t Know, Learn
Regarding my ten month time-lapse project; principal photography is complete. Post production is under way. What began as an email inquiry from a representative of The Huntington May 2011, ended…
Sensing Business Opportunities
One of the joys of self-employment is searching for new business. I dedicate part of each week to searching out opportunities that others miss. This is a good thing because…
Thumbtack Marketing; It’s A Long Road
I am a professional photographer. I work for money. (usually) I need to get the word out. In as many ways as possible. Often. Thumbtack.com is one of the myriad…
Thy Muse Is Challenge
I've a muse to inspire push and motivate. As an SECP (self-employed creative professional) I want to get my bubbles of influence (creative, financial, relationship) out further and farther (or…
2011 Rose Bowl Time-Lapse of Fireworks Show
Here is the sequence I shot last night. I rendered the frames out at a much higher rate than I thought I would (10 frames per second vs. 2 frames…
RAW vs. JPEG. Which is better?
I'm a member of several professional groups on Linked In and the debate that has been raging for months on which format is better is interesting in that it touches…