

Photo Shoot at Old Airport Beach Hawaii
Went to Old Aiport Beach (Old A's) the other day for a BBQ. I had a feeling that the sunset was gonna be nice so I brought my camera gear. Very glad I did, it was a nice sunset with great lighting right before. Take a look... "Hawii Beach Foliage" "Pool Full of Clouds" "Rock Ripples" "Rough Surf" "Rocky Surf" "Square Reflecting Pool" "Rock Shore Sunset" #PhotoShoot #Hawaii #Beach #Sunset #OldAirportBeach #Shore #Rocks #Ocean #Tide #Waves #Foliage #Green #Colors


"Rivet Vertigo" Wins 2nd in ND Photo Awards
ANOTHER PHOTO AWARD!!! "Rivet Vertigo" 2nd Place Winner of ND Awards Architecture : Industrial Professional Category I'm happy a photo besides my ever more popular "Tempest Spiral" light painting pic is getting an award. (Funny enough "Tempest Spiral" got an Honorable Mention from this judging in Abstract, I'm just sick of posting that pic though haha) Rivet Vertigo I consider to be one of the first if not THE first professional portfolio shot I took that I have kept with me


Ops! Read Contest Rules & Obey the Rules
Just a reminder. I submitted my photo "Tempest Spiral" to an international photo contest by HIPA. I received an email saying my photo had reached the final round of judging and they needed my info and photo details. I mistakenly did not read all the rules before hand. They dont allow any photo manipulation. While the light painting aspect of the photo was truthfully captured in camera, I had to clean up the back ground and remove a few elements. Even if it is to improve the i


Importance of Focal Length in Portrait Photography
When I worked at The Shutterbug camera stores in Portland, OR for 7 years I took the chance to get to know the wide selection of lenses from the different manufactures. I had to learn how to explain the difference to people as well and more than just the simple answer you get at any best buy. Many of my customers that were looking to better their portrait photography would come and ask my advice. Most were surprised when I steered them towards a long focal length lens. I woul