Photographic Lighting for Everybody
A book and a blog about how to make better photos on any camera and smart phone.
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Time for a breather. You get to the point where you just want to stop and I did, for a short time. Then I decided to give it a second read and add more information…then I stopped…and decided it was time to send it to my editor at Amherst Media Tomorrow I am fortunate enough to teach a new class at the Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design, lighting 1 (RMCAD)…. Read More
My publisher Amherst Media books wrote to me tonight….. We look forward to publishing your awesome book.Thanks.Craig Normally that would be great news, but the truth is I haven’t sent them the manuscript yet. I am almost finished with the first draft and I have to admit it is coming together. The way I work is similar to the way I write…instincts, observation and execution. I knew I wanted to write about… Read More
The fun thing about teaching and writing is there is always inspiration. In the class, I am inspired by my students ” who show up” and writing this book about lighting. I am always thinking about how to best explain complicated concepts. In this blog I am taking a an excerpt from my up coming book ” Capturing Light: Improving Your Photography Creatively Through Light” working title. In discussing the function of the Shutter on… Read More
Book Cover Shoot, possibly the one…maybe..I think
Getting Ready for the Cover Photo Shoot in an Ancient Temple
Bounding with Canon Professional Service..they really helped when I needed them..read on
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So I got a complaint from my dog Chaol yesterday that I was spending to much time photographing Capella. In fact she stayed in bed all morning moping. I promised I would do a photo session with her after I made breakfast for kids, and their lunches and dropped them off at school, she agreed and we did a paw promise. Considering I was hand holding at 1/4 and her face is… Read More
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