Always Be Prepared For The Blue Hour — And That Lucky Shot
When I heard the Atlanta weather forecast called for scattered thunderstorms, I thought it would be awesome to capture an amazing cloudscape. But then I figured my chances of getting a perfect cloudscape in this urban jungle were slim, so I headed out of the house...
What You Really Need (And Don’t Need) To Take Better Photos
There was a time when I thought this was a good picture... I would go on location to a beautiful scene… I would invest in good quality equipment… and I would capture some pretty good shots. Yes, they were good… but they were a bit boring, a bit standard… anyone with a...
3 Types Of Travel Photos You Need To Enhance Your Story
Whether you’re a travel writer, a photographer, or someone who enjoys learning about new places and cultures… I’m sure you’ll appreciate how the right pictures can really capture the essence of a destination. In fact, my travel photos often inspire the stories that I...
Submit Photos To Stock Agencies—You’ve Got Nothing To Lose
After being inspired at a Great Escape Publishing workshop in October 2009 in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, I started to submit photos to stock agencies. At the workshop, I listened to Lise Gagne, Shelly Perry, and Efrain Padro talk about their photo-selling...
The Best Help For New Photographers (And Rainbow Chasers)
At 50 years old, I told friends I was “off to join the circus.” I’d undergone training and got certified to become an International Tour Manager. Now I get paid to escort and teach small groups of people on luxury tours in Europe. The company I work for books as many...