Natural Light Portrait Photography

The timing of this article, Shooting with Available Light, could not be more perfect and I think the author makes some excellent points.  I was on a trainwreck of a natural light shoot just a few days ago, photographing in hard early afternoon light.  I started with a strobe…ok, fine, but a bit stifling on [...]

Lake Superior: Split Rock Lighthouse and New Web Site

Hi Gang,
This image was shot just before sunrise, August 13, 2009.  The fog started to move inland off Lake Superior and into the harbor of Split Rock Lighthouse.  There were high clouds (not seen in this image) and the fog was frequently changing its character.  I don’t often shoot the lighthouse, but these conditions were [...]

Portrait Photography: Outtakes from a Fashion Show

Hi Gang,
Today’s images are outtakes from a small fashion show at the Midtown Global Market last Saturday.  I want to share them and a few nuggets about getting better shots in difficult situations.
Helpful tips for event/portrait/candid photography:
1.  Of course, pay attention to light.  This event was inside, but located in the main court, right underneath [...]