Composition, perspective, thirds and other photographic techniques to make stronger images
At 17 years old, standing in the Associated Press office of Portland, Ore., I met Jack Smith, a Northwest journalism legend. He asking me a question that refined my vision as a photographer: “What is the purpose of this image?”
And from there, I launched into the classic journalistic speak about changing the world, making a [...]
Simple lighting ideas for better portraits
The holidays are a time for families to get together, catch up, celebrate, and inevitably take family photographs. I have been in charge of the family photos for as long as I can remember, and I can honestly tell you, that back in the day, I was an awful holiday-time photographer, I was 8 years-old…but [...]
Which Camera is best for you??
Over the past 20 years as a professional photographer, I’ve been asked the same question over and over again:
What is the best camera?
The answer is always the same: It’s the camera you have with you.
It may sound simple, but you can’t make an image without a camera.
Iconic images have been made by people who simply [...]
