Category Archives: Digital
A Look Back with George Lepp
As many of you may know, I really got my start in the world of digital photography while working as an assistant for world-renowned nature photographer George Lepp. Many of George’s fans know that he shares his knowledge very freely, … Continue reading
An Airborne Anniversary
Fifteen years ago today, I earned my private pilot’s license (nee, certificate). And of course, you can well imagine that I documented some of my flights through photography. The photos were really just documentary in nature. They weren’t intended to … Continue reading
Losing Memories to Digital
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of digital when it comes to photography. I embraced digital from the start, and spend a huge amount of my time working with digital tools and helping many photographers learn to do … Continue reading
Snow Day!
OK, I grew up in California, so I totally don’t get the whole "snow day" thing, but it always sounded so cool when I was a kid. But that’s not the snow day I’m talking about. Actually, it is, but … Continue reading
Photoshop = Typing
I’ve finally completed work on a new book, which I’m co-authoring with Deke McClelland. It was an intense project, in part because it covers an intense subject. And also because Deke is so “particular” (which in this case is a … Continue reading
Hope and Metadata
I was checking out the latest news from Photokina (which I opted not to go to in order to finish up the latest book — you’re welcome, Deke), and ran across an item that gave me some hope. You see, … Continue reading
Distorting Reality
It’s no surprise to photographers that our images are under increasing scrutiny since Photoshop became a household word. But it doesn’t even require the mention of Photoshop to contribute to the mistrust of photographic images. I was checking for updates … Continue reading
Math Madness!
Sometimes I even scare myself. In April I went to Japan for a week, and as usual I captured a lot of photos. As you might have guessed I love photography. I love taking pictures. And as I’ve said before, … Continue reading
I’m On TV!
Well, OK, I wasn’t really on TV. But it sounds cool, and my mom was impressed. I mean, it’s not every day she gets to hear me say, “Hey, mom, I’m on Channel 10!”. It may not be “real” TV, … Continue reading
A Noisy Accident
Have you ever had one of those moments where you’re taking pictures, and you find yourself surprised at what a remarkably fast shutter speed you’re getting for the current lighting conditions, and you feel absolute joy about it? Something like, … Continue reading