One of the best ways to improve your photography skills is to take a workshop with a pro. But workshops cost money, require commitment, and only succeed if you’re serious about learning. Is a Photography Workshop Right For You? Let’s start with a little Q & A to […]
If I could only visit New York’s famous urban respite once a year to take photos, I would make Central Park pictures in Fall. (Updated March 7, 2019) In winter it’s a snow-capped wonderland. In spring and summer, a flower lover’s delight. But Fall in NYC, it’s utterly […]
I typically don’t write single product posts but when I find something I really love and use, I like to share. Looking for the Best DSLR Backpack? Nearly five years ago I was heading to Bhutan and I needed a decent camera bag. I did my due diligence […]
You’re headed to the Amazon for a river cruise, a beautiful and exotic destination teeming with wildlife and photographic opportunities and you want to take some great pictures. Awesome. But take heed, the jungle has its challenges: from a towering canopy to problematic lighting, there are a few […]
A look back at some of my favorite moments of 2017—an eclectic mix of people, places, and events I loved at home and abroad. The Polar Bear Plunge Jan 1, 2017 started on a prophetic note: the famous Polar Bear Plunge. (I had no idea what that would mean […]
If you’re a photography nut like moi (or less so but pretty enthusiastic), and in New York City this week from Oct 25-27, consider going to Photo Plus Expo (PPE) at the Javits center on Manhattan’s west side. It’s the largest event of its kind in North America and […]
On an African safari, wildlife is nothing less than spectacular but creating truly memorable images is challenging. Animals don’t appear on command and when they do, making sure we make great pictures isn’t high on their list of priorities. A professional photographer knows amazing wildlife photos are not […]
My photography has felt a little uninspired lately. When I travel it’s easier. A new place, new people, I burst with motivation. But at home in New York City, a place I’ve lived and gotten used to for over 15 years, I go blank. In hopes of igniting […]
How many times have you taken a photo, looked at your LCD and thought….Huh? I’ve been there. I knew what I wanted creatively but couldn’t make my vision a reality. Or I was close to the vision but the photo was blurry, underexposed or blown out. From the practical to the philosophical, here are eight possible […]
One of the most spectacular photographic opportunities on the planet is an African safari. I wish I had the skill to properly convey how amazing it is in all the ways one would dream about. And how impossibly inspiring it is from dawn until dusk. But even as […]