Thanks for checking out my website – I have a lot to share with you and I know that if you commit to reading through these articles, you will emerge on the other side a more aware, insightful, and creative photographer.
These articles were written to be read sequentially, but you can bounce around if you are already clear on the main topics. They are below in list-form so you can start where you like, or if you are pretty close to day 1, you can click the early ones and link through them in as you get to to the bottom of each post.
1: Why do you shoot? Seeing differently is the key.
2: Knowing where to start in an ocean of Gear
3: Exposure Essentials: getting it right every time
4: Exposure & Metering Modes: the only way to trust your camera
5: The art of composition: “rules” of designing a shot
6: Trick the brain with these key eye catchers!
7: Light & Shadow: Quality over quantity.
8: Draw greater attention: Use MOTION & POV in your images
9: Getting POP into your images with practical color theory
10: Here are my top tips for more powerful portraiture
Other articles I have written that are still packed with knowledge but a little outside of the episodic nature of the articles above are listed below:
15 photography tricks to increase variety at every shoot
10 tips on how to get photography clients fast!
5 inexpensive gear items with big bang-for-your-buck
How to take good portraits with DSLR bodies and lenses
How to earn money with photography: 10 non-negotiables
My gear over time: what I’ve used, tossed, kept, and why.
Over culling photos: Stop throwing money away!
Why “getting it right in camera” and editing go hand in hand
How I made my first $10k in photography
What you need to know about off camera flash kits
Valuing myself: What I wish I knew when starting a photo biz
Monetizing: The answer to what my students ask me the most
5 strategies for taking new photos in the same old place
On Lens Hoods: 4 reasons why you need one & where to buy it
How to make an online photography portfolio
How much do photographers charge for weddings?
And finally, my gear reviews can be found by clicking the link in the top menu.
