Video is the New Photography

Video is the New Photography

Well its been a super long day because we filmed about 7 fireworks booths today (about an hour each) for TNT Fireworks. But the notable thing about that is the fact that we got the gig BECAUSE we shoot video. It’s simple interviews and we just hand over the files- no need to edit into…

Home Grown Tomatoes

Home Grown Tomatoes

There’s really nothing like true home grown tomatoes from your yard. I love “Sweet 100’s.” They are the sweetest little cherry tomatoes ever and I grow a bush (or my parents do) every year, usually along the path between our houses so I can graze as I go by each day. But once you have…

SYNC: One of the Best places for IPL: In-Person Learning!

SYNC: One of the Best places for IPL: In-Person Learning!

Have you noticed how everyone is doing a class on In-Person Sales (IPS)? If you haven’t heard, or don’t yet do it, it is a game-changer and can mean the difference between a potentially fabulous sale and no sale. Or, to be more blunt and direct, the difference between success and failure in your photography…

Make Time for Creativity [daily]

Make Time for Creativity [daily]

I recently wrote an article for Texas Magazine about a new class I’m teaching this spring at Texas School, and one of the big discoveries I’ve made in my journey is the topic of creativity intervals. We so often want to knock out a project or a new idea or direction in a weekend… or…

Feature Product: Maple Wood Prints

Feature Product: Maple Wood Prints

Maple Wood Prints  by Bay Photo Lab   What’s one of the freshest ways to present your images in a relaxed and uncontrived style? On Maple Wood! I’ve been shooting a lot more travel images lately along with environmental portraits, and they especially lend themselves to the Maplewood flavor. It is beautifully earthy and warm. But it…

Live Portrait Workshop Fun

Live Portrait Workshop Fun

One of the joys of teaching photography, video and creativity is the cool experiences that surround the workshops! Last month (May, 2017), I had the fun of leading a Live Portrait workshop in Santa Cruz, California at my lab, Bay Photo! Live Portraits are images that are connected to a video so the videos play…

Lets Take a Creative Journey

Lets Take a Creative Journey

I just have a passion to teach people about photography- how to be a visual storyteller and share how to create a visually exciting images from the things you see – whether they are world renown landmarks or private moments in your backyard. Or perhaps a spectacular gala event or a moment alone where the light caught…

TWO VITAL TOOLS-PART 2-LEDGO LIGHTS

TWO VITAL TOOLS-PART 2-LEDGO LIGHTS

TWO VITAL TOOLS-LEDGO-part 2 This month I found and obtained the TWO TOOLS that I believe are going to launch me into the next season of my creative journey: The Lumix GH5 and Interfit LEDGO lights. Last week’s blog was all about the GH5 and I used up all my words, so this is part…

Vacation Camera List! Hawaii report

Vacation Camera List! Hawaii report

We just returned from a 10-day vacation in Hawaii that was simply wonderful! First real vacation in over 5 years, probably, and yes, we took lots of pictures! We love photography! It’s not just our jobs. And we love our Lumix cameras (so small and light and flexible!) and we are super blessed to be…