How to Shoot Action on a Bright Snowy Day

How to Shoot Action on a Bright Snowy Day

Anyone who’s read anything that I’ve written is probably well aware – the words ad nausea and come to mind – that our son Teddy eats and sleeps and thinks about sports virtually all the time.  ( Mostly baseball. See the t-shirt that Uncle Bob and Aunt Kate...
How to Photograph Falling Snow

How to Photograph Falling Snow

Picture one of those beautiful, Currier and Ives big giant snowflakes snow falls. If you’re in the woods by yourself; it’s just about one of the most peaceful things you can experience. There’s no wind; you can actually hear the soft luscious flakes landing on the...
A Baseball Boy in Winter

A Baseball Boy in Winter

First of all, yes, Teddy does get out of bed on a Sunday and put on his baseball clothes just in case a game breaks out—regardless of month or temperature. He just came in a few minutes ago screaming “It’s snowing! It’s snowing! which under normal...
Halloween Photos with a Smashed Pumpkin

Halloween Photos with a Smashed Pumpkin

Well, what would you do with a smashed pumpkin? Okay, okay, I smashed it to photograph it, I admit it. I had the face shot of Alexander and decided to make it more ghoulish. I did it in PhotoShop and used layers. That part was pretty straightforward. I put my wireless...
How To Photograph A Ghost

How To Photograph A Ghost

There were many things to consider when I photographed this ghost in a graveyard, but most important for me was not getting arrested. It was 5AM. I was standing in the middle of a cemetery wearing white gloves and doing something that looked like some kind of Pee Wee...
How to Make Fun Halloween Effects in Editing

How to Make Fun Halloween Effects in Editing

I really think the kids will love this. My boys got a kick out of it and they’re fairly accustomed to having their image goofed with and displayed in public. I guess it goes with the territory of being a photo tips guy’s kid. Curves can make your little monsters even...
How To Photograph Fireworks

How To Photograph Fireworks

A staple of any  celebration worth its while is the big fireworks display at the end. If you would like to capture the magic of the night, I’ve compiled some tips for you in this infographic (Hint: share it—your friends will appreciate it!)  Plus be sure to read on...

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