Doing More with Less “Do more with less!” I used to hate that phrase. When I worked in a large organization, the battle cry was ridiculous. “Do more with less!” They’d have seminars and pep talks on it and I always thought “Are you kidding me?” What we’re doing is already challenging and next to […]
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Winter Mittens for Photographers: Make Your Own!
If you have some Crocheting (is that even a word?) skills, here’s something you could create for yourself OR for a photographer you know. (By the way I have absolutely NO crocheting skills. If one of you reading this were so inclined to knit me a pair, write me. I’ll give you my hand size and […]
How my camera bag helps me make better photos
How a camera bag helped me make better photos AND why a mirrorless camera works perfectly with the bag. I believe the more photographs I take, the better a photographer I become. ‘Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.’ – Henri Cartier-Bresson Just like exercise or the gym. Just thinking about exercise, doesn’t make […]
Why I’m ditching my DSLR and switching to a Mirrorless Camera System
I recently made a BIG decision. I’m ditching my DSLR and switching to a mirrorless camera system. Here’s my “behind the scenes” perspective on why I made the switch. You should know this was NOT an easy decision for me. Not at all. It took a lot of pondering, analyzing, research, soul searching and thinking. It was […]
“Dog Paws” How and Why: An Exercise: What’s Changed and Why?
For fun: Directly below is an untouched original photo that I shot this morning for my photo for the day. It’s my selection for my “Project 365 / 366” where I take (several) photos EVERY day and post one. Below that, is a Black and White final image that I posted and shared. Take a […]
Tips: How to Photograph Animals at a Zoo
Visiting the Safari Park If you visit San Diego, one place that should certainly be on your shot list is the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park in Escondido. Here’s a link. The San Diego Zoo owns 2 animal parks and the Safari Park is unique in the way it displays the animals. Unlike traditional zoos […]