Since being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease called Polymyalgia Rheumatica, or PMR, I have had to give up almost everything I love to do in life. In this post I talk about my severely limited activity level, learning to accept my condition, and finding solutions that will help me keep doing photography. I am awake. My first thought: “Don’t move!” As long as I stay … [Read more...] about Who Am I Now? Finding a New Path with Auto-Immune Disease
Canon 400mm f/5.6L vs. Tamron 150-600mm G2 Lenses for Wildlife Photography
I recently made a big investment in my wildlife photography gear. Big both in size and dollars! It's a Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens. Until now, my wildlife lenses included a 70-300mm and a 400mm lens, both of which are great, but I really wanted that extra reach that a 600mm lens would give me. I was so excited about this new addition, but unfortunately, the first Tamron … [Read more...] about Canon 400mm f/5.6L vs. Tamron 150-600mm G2 Lenses for Wildlife Photography
Enhance Your Photos with Textures
Do you ever have a photo that you really like, but you want it to be a little … more? Or maybe you just want another version of the image that is a little different? Perhaps more dramatic and artistic looking? Adding textures is a fantastic way to get that extra depth and create a really unique look in your images. In this video I'll show you how easy it is to add … [Read more...] about Enhance Your Photos with Textures
5 Reasons Why Your Photos Aren’t Sharp
It is a disappointment all photographers face at some point. In fact, it is a disappointment most photographers face on every shoot! There are so many things that can go wrong, so many mistakes that can be made to cause a photograph to be blurry. It's inevitable. Here are 5 common reasons why your photos are not as sharp as you want them to be: 1. Your shutter speed is … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Your Photos Aren’t Sharp
Create a Soft Dreamy Effect (the Orton Effect)
The Orton Effect is a simple technique you can use to add a soft, dreamy look to your photos. I love this effect because it has a way of making a photo magically soft and sharp at the same time. In this video, I'll show you how to create the Orton Effect using Photoshop, Lightroom, or Luminar. https://youtu.be/PWvdlYd2Blo Click here to watch the video larger on … [Read more...] about Create a Soft Dreamy Effect (the Orton Effect)