If you’re anything like me, going outside in temperatures that make your eyes water and your snot freeze sounds nightmarish. While that is certainly true and winter outdoor photography may seem daunting, some of my favorite photos have been made on the days when it took everything I had just
Over the weekend, I put up an article on tips about how to stay safe while photographing protests. Little did I know that just a few hours later, my hometown of Grand Rapids would experience a major protest followed by violent riots throughout our downtown area. I chose to not
If you follow Olympus Visionary Jamie MacDonald, you might be familiar with “the barn.” Located in Eaton Rapids, MI, this barn is on private property, but Jamie has permission and regularly photographs there. A few weeks ago, I finally had the chance to check out what I had only seen
There is no shortage of waterfalls and cascades in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. So when the days were dull, foggy and rainy on my recent trip to the U.P we photographed waterfalls and nearby cascades. Not only did I come home with lots of images, but new insights on how to
I just returned from the North Woods — the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior. My visit focused on Hiawatha National Forest and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The Lakeshore has been called Michigan’s “Best Kept Secret,” and a hidden treasure. The UP of Michigan is a perfect destination for
I’ll be in the area of Livonia, Michigan this week for Scott Kelby’s seminar happening Wednesday, so I’d like to take some time and make some photographs while I’m in the area, and I’d be so happy if you’d join me. Let’s go to the character-rich town area of Farmington
