Stories From My Photography Career
These are articles from my photography career about my adventures as a photographer and photography educator.
Come behind the scenes of my presentations and adventures as part of my efforts to help photographers develop a better understanding of the HOWS and WHYS behind making consistently great photographs.
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Concert Photography: An Evening With Kenny Rogers’ Band
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at photographing Kenny Rogers’ band in concert, with insights into lighting, timing, and capturing powerful onstage moments that bring the performance to life through your lens.
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Jimmy Carter: A Rally Through a Photographer’s Lens
Experience my firsthand account of an outdoor Jimmy Carter rally, capturing the energy, emotion, and behind-the-scenes moments of this historic political event.
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Joe Edelman – The Interviewer Gets Interviewed
Episode #242 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Published March 11, 2021
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Create the Wow – Make Your Portraits EPIC
PhotoPlus Expo 2019 is in the books and once again I had the honor of presenting for Olympus at the three day tradeshow in New York City. My talk was titled Create the WOW –…
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Bold and Beautiful Fashion Portraits at WPPI
The Wedding and Portrait Professionals International (WPPI) show was held in late February again this year at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Once again, I was honored to present on the…
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How My Photo Became a 48’ Wide Billboard
Go behind the scenes of a bold beauty portrait that became a 48-foot billboard. This article reveals the concept, lighting, and process behind turning a creative idea into public art.
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My Interview With Good Light Magazine
Here are the screen captures from my recent 18 page spread in the British Good Light Magazine. This article by the magazines editor Bienna Ursula features images that I have shot in the studio, on…
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Fashion Portraiture with Simple Lighting Presented at WPPI
Since switching to Olympus cameras, I really have been having a ton of fun shooting without sacrificing features or image quality. The Olympus gear has met and exceeded every one of my expectations and even…
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