#BeSeenBeKnown
Headshots that make you #BeSeenBeKnown Today it’s not enough to Be Seen. You have to Be Known. People want to know what kind of person you are and what your…
…an artist in the work you create
"...you must define yourself as an artist in the work you create." A wisdom that only comes with age... I was reviewing a stack of notes from various seminars, webinars,…
FOR THE LOVE OF SOMEONE SPECIAL
June – The best time for outdoor portraits
Great outdoor portraits can be done at any time of the year but one of my favourite times for creating these images is the month of June. Why June: The…
The lighting crew didn’t show up.
You’re in your seat waiting for the performance to start. You’ve had tickets for months and fondly anticipated this live performance. Just before the show starts the master of ceremonies…
Portrait Style
A portrait Style that is recognizable is a goal photographers strive to achieve. I'll never forget the feeling I had the first time someone commented to me "you have a…
Photography in Art
When an artist takes a photograph, it is just their choice of medium. So why is it so hard to accept photography as art? This past week I took a…
A picture can have a thousand words, but like any good story it needs a clear, concise, message that connects with its audience.
Storyteller. Artist. Photographer.
Storyteller. Artist. Photographer. Which comes first? I got an e-mail from Judy. In part it read “It's just a germinating idea right now but I would love to get some…
Are you afraid of cameras?
Are you afraid of camera? They're all around us, so why do we fear the street photographer that is preserving the way we live for future generations? Will future generations…
Is it any fun?
“Is it any fun?” Words from one of my all time favourite movies: Mr. Holland’s Opus. I had a relaxing, enlightening and thought provoking New Year’s Eve with my…
Good Portraits & Your Legacy
Legacy; does your portrait make the statement you want to be remembered by? I learned a lesson; that good portraits are still important, so important that they may be your…