I always look forward to getting back to the basics and hiking in the mountains. Most people like hiking in the summer months, but I prefer fall and winter for the cool crisp air. However, there are times in the summer months when hiking can still be agreeable temperature wise. Take for instance hiking at […]

I’ve been going through my archives of photos and been thinking about what I’d like to photograph in the future. I’d really like to take a trip up to Washington and take photos of Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier, but not sure when that will take place. Yes, I’ve been procrastinating on the idea…mostly […]

I’ve recently been watching videos that photographer David duChemin has created and have learned quite a bit about composition and style in photography. In one of the video segments, David mentioned that the best ways to learn about photography is to study the work of the masters. So, with that in mind, I decided to […]

I just finished watching a movie for all you photographers, videographers, and anyone else who needs to be inspired to get up and do something in life. The movie is called: Mile…Mile & A Half. The movie follows five friends who decide to document (in video, still images, and sound) the entire length of the […]

I went to the Annenberg Space for Photography today and saw the current exhibit – Country: Portraits of an American Sound. The images in the exhibit are of pioneers, poets, and icons of country music. Photos in the exhibit include the following artists: Nudie Cohn, Gram Parsons, Tammy Wynette, Minnie Pearl, Brenda Lee, Waylon Jennings, […]

Inspiration time again! We can never get enough inspiration from fellow photographers. It helps us create new ideas and visions for our own photo adventures. Surfing through the net, I found an inspirational article that has 225 photography tips from various photographers. The tips range from using camera gear to learning to wait for the […]

I came across an interesting website the other day. A lawyer decided to take time off in December 2008 and travel the world without leaving the ground. Sixteen months later, he had traveled to six continents and 44 countries. After returning home he decided to do more traveling and has created a nice website with […]

Ever get stuck in a rut taking photos or have questions on how to process images? If so, check out this website: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com. At Cambridge In Colour, you can find all sorts of information regarding photography. Portraiture lighting, creating panorama photos, and understanding focal length of lenses and depth of field are just some of […]

Considered to be one of the top ten photographers of all time, Jerry Uelsmann created a photographic world that was years ahead of the Photoshop generation. Over the last four decades, his composite photographs, made up of multiple film negatives, have been displayed throughout the world in more than 100 exhibitions. While enjoying the Digital […]

Yes, it’s that time once again. Photokina, the world’s largest imaging trade show, is coming to Cologne, Germany in September. This is the show where most camera manufacturers display their latest and greatest creations, from camera bodies to lenses. This show only happens every two years, so it is very popular among amateur and pro […]