Hi-Yo, Silver! Away! and Say Cheese!

Before arriving in Page, Arizona, to meet up with the Utah Photo Workshop group, I stopped by Wal-Mart and grabbed a Lone Ranger Lego set, since the red rock and … Continue reading Hi-Yo, Silver! Away! and Say Cheese!

Moon rises at sunset behind snow-covered mountains

This week is the first full moon since I received my 70-300mm lens for Christmas, so it was only natural that I was on the lookout for a great shot … Continue reading Moon rises at sunset behind snow-covered mountains

A Beacon of Light and Hope in a Busy World

While serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in southern France, I recall one Sunday at church when chatting with some of the members in … Continue reading A Beacon of Light and Hope in a Busy World

Photo of colored pencils using depth of field

A little depth of field can help highlight a subject in a photo. I had a little fun bunching a package of colored pencils together and attacking them from the … Continue reading Photo of colored pencils using depth of field

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Looking at photos upside down

I will not be held liable for any doctor or chiropractor bills for my readers who injury themselves trying to look at this photo right side up, or upside down. … Continue reading Looking at photos upside down

Oquirrh Mountain Temple Blanketed in White Snow

Earlier this month, there was a pretty heavy snow storm that blanketed the entire Salt Lake Valley. My drive for photography made me contemplate where I could go photograph a … Continue reading Oquirrh Mountain Temple Blanketed in White Snow

Lights of Love in Many Languages at Temple Square

If you’ve ever been to Temple Square around Christmas time, you’ll see many of the walks lined with lights. From hanging snowflake lanterns to illuminated pin-pricked bags. While standing on … Continue reading Lights of Love in Many Languages at Temple Square

Shooting the moon with a new camera lens

When I saw a Canon 70-300mm IS USM lens under the tree Christmas morning, I thought it only fitting for my first exposures with it to be of the moon. … Continue reading Shooting the moon with a new camera lens

May your day be Merry & Bright

As a child, the anticipation of Christmas morning often meant a sleepless Christmas Eve. It would take me a while to fall asleep, and the moment morning arrived, my siblings … Continue reading May your day be Merry & Bright