Many landscape and nature photographers are particularly fond of the fall season. It’s when hot summer days transition into comfortable days with cool mornings and evenings. Days become shorter, allowing a photographer to capture images well after sunset and turn around to be back out before sunrise. Best of all,
All photographers can benefit from occasionally doing something outside of the ordinary routine. A visit to a salvage yard can be a great opportunity to reignite the creativity that might otherwise be lacking. Going to a salvage yard with a group of photographers and sharing ideas will further enhance the
Back in June, Capture One released its long awaited Capture One iPad edition under a subscription plan with a monthly fee of $4.99. At the time of the launch, the iPad version of Capture One has many of the edition features that are very familiar to existing users of Capture
I began an annual subscription to Capture One about two years ago. Several experienced photographers I know had been recommending Capture One as an alternative to Lightroom for RAW image editing, so I decided to give it a try. I subscribed to Adobe’s Creative Cloud service soon after purchasing my
My wife and I recently attended an evening bull riding competition at the annual Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo in Elizabeth, CO. I applied for a photography permit and was quickly approved as a “Freelance” photographer. I was later successful in obtaining an upgraded “On Assignment” media/photography pass. This upgraded pass would
High key photography is a technique used to create unique artistic images by intentionally overexposing a scene. Special post-processing techniques are used to create a very light image that enhances textures, shadows and contrast, particularly with black and white conversions. I was recently inspired to explore high key photography during
My appreciation for nature photography and the environment has increased significantly during the six years that I have owned a camera. Few things in life are as rewarding as taking an early morning or late evening hike through the backcountry. Exploring the beauty of nature in a peaceful environment is
I recently went on a road trip from near Denver, CO to Moab, UT. The trip began on Monday morning and ended with a return on Thursday. This short duration would restrict my range to the parks within the Moab region. Fortunately, there are plenty of great winter landscapes within
As a landscape and nature photographer, I enjoy traveling to new locations and exploring unfamiliar territory. I am always in search of interesting scenes, compositions and light. Living near Denver, CO provides me with great mountain photo opportunities within an hour or two drive. There are also plenty of beautiful
As the new 2022 President of Professional Photographers of Colorado (PPC), an affiliate of Professional Photographers of America (“PPA”), and a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs (PPGCS), I was encouraged to attend the Imaging USA photography conference at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, MD. This
A winter backcountry adventure requires advance planning and preparation to remain safe and to ensure a pleasant and memorable experience. During the winter months, I always keep certain items in the car just in case of an emergency. This includes: Two pairs of warm gloves A warm fleece hat Two blankets
A couple years ago, I was encouraged by a good friend and professional photographer to consider investing in an infrared converted mirrorless camera. Over this past year, I have enjoyed exploring landscape scenes for compositions and light that work well for infrared, as these often differ from scenes that are
