Photography and Travel Tips You Can Use
After tucking my kids into bed, I stepped outside for just a moment to see if I could see any lightning bolts launching from the clouds. But what I saw … Continue reading Ominous clouds over Sandy Utah at sunset
The last time I slept in a tent in a real camping situation, some wicked strong wind was blowing down our tent in the middle of the night causing my … Continue reading Camping under the stars and a full moon
While sitting at home with my kids this afternoon, I thought it would be cool to take an impromptu trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats to take a photo of … Continue reading The Scene you Didn’t See in the Cars Movie
I can only claim credit for taking the photo. My son was the creative director. He came up with the idea, built the Lego tree and book, selected the character … Continue reading Lego Photography: Lost in an amazing book
I usually find myself capturing photos because I think they look cool and I want to share that “coolness” with others. But as I shot this photo on the eve … Continue reading A Valentine’s Day Message in a Photo
My wife is gorgeous. Regardless of how many magazines tout the Most Beautiful Woman in the World, the Hottest Woman or the Sexiest Woman, my wife takes 1st prize. But … Continue reading Self conscious about self portrait
After spending 20 minutes getting everything setup for the shot – the catch basin filled and positioned, the water dropper aligned, flash settings configured and synced with the camera, the … Continue reading Capturing the water drop and splash is tedious
My kids looked at me like I was crazy when I poured nearly boiling water into an ice cube tray, gently placed 10 candle wicks into the water and ever … Continue reading Capturing Ice and Fire in Photographs
Last night, as the ball was making its way to the bottom in Times Square, I threw out a photo challenge to a photography group I belong to on Facebook … Continue reading Capturing my first photo of 2013
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