Death Valley Adventure – Part 1

Death Valley Adventure – Part 1

Sampling the Visual Pleasures of the Lowest Point in the US Every year, if I can, I spend and extended weekend in Death Valley with a small group of friends—we’ve been going to Death Valley to photograph for that last 30+ years. In the past I’ve been known...
Lightroom 4 and the Digital Zone System

Lightroom 4 and the Digital Zone System

While Lightroom 4 is still in beta, it is clear that there have been major changes to this preeminent photographers tool, especially with regards to RAW processing. This has serious implications for my digital zone system. Fortunately this doesn’t require...
B&W How to – 3D Tone Sculpting

B&W How to – 3D Tone Sculpting

Think like a sculptor and shape your tones for ideal B&W conversions. Often, when confronted with the need for a B&W version of a color image, the process of conversion is treated as an afterthought. There may be some thought as to what the best method will be...
The Process of Seeing

The Process of Seeing

Photography on the Universal Backlot with APA LA I recently participated in a special tour of Universal Studio’s backlot organized by APA LA to introduce photographers to the location rental services geared to still photographers. This was a fun event for APA...
More from Joshua Tree National Park

More from Joshua Tree National Park

A contemplative photo journey amongst the boulders I’m finally back home and after my first webinar, I’ve had some time to reflect on the Joshua Tree experience. After looking at these images for a little while, I find them more interesting in...