So I've been working with a new model lately, setting her up with a new nude portfolio so we're going for breadth AND depth with different styles and looks. The other day we hit upon the idea of shooting on treasure island in the abandoned and graffiti'd spots on the island. It turns out that …
If you've had a camera in your hand for any amount of time you've probably heard about the rule of thirds, the "law" of composition where you divide the frame into 3 vertical and 3 horizontal sections and align the pieces you're composing along those lines and cross points. If you've looked up anything to …
My tattoo artist, Sarah Grossman, who was recently featured in a KQED article about women and tattoo culture let me go nuts with a really fun dramatic high-fashion style maternity session about a month ago and I'm happy to report that she was more than thrilled with the results! Not only is she an amazing …
For those of you who know me or have seen almost any of my photography, you probably know that one thing I absolutely love to do is MacGyver a lighting solution. Does my Canon 5Dmk3 have exceptional low light performance? Yes Does a scene become more epic if it's lit using only cell phone flashlights? …
About 3 times a year my dad and I will get up a couple hours before dawn and head off to a cool spot to see and photograph the sunrise. Then obviously a hearty second breakfast follows and then we head back for a nap. This last week we got up at about 4:30 …
So the other day my buddy John messaged me about possibly making some promotional photos for his upcoming title fight. I of course agreed happily since dramatic and contrasty action shots and portraits are some of my favorite things to photograph. The day of the shoot arrives and I get there and realize the gym …
