Crop or Retouch ?

As visual communicators, we’re responsible for everything that’s in the frame; we’re also responsible for everything that’s not in the frame. Deciding what’s in the frame and what’s out is a critical decision that can make or break an image. Here are two essential framing...

Enter Now to Win South Africa Photo Safari Sweepstakes

“Enter to win a complete South African Photo Safari Experience and thousands of dollars worth of best-of-breed products and services from the biggest names in the photography business! Led by famed photographer John Paul Caponigro (Sept 26 – Oct 5, 2011), this private photo safari...

Walk With Someone

Paul Tornaquindici (top) and I (bottom) walked together many times in Namibia. Standing a few feet apart, we made very different images.   Walk with someone and photograph together. Then compare the results. You’ll see a different way of looking at the world. You’ll also...

How Poachers Become Conservationists

See my Namibia images here. Explore my Namibia Google Earth map here. Find out more about my Namibia workshop here.

Tag Galaxy – Search Flickr Visually

Tag Galaxy offers an interactive way to search Flickr visually. 1    Type a tag and a galaxy of related tags will appear as orbiting planets. 2    Click on a planet and images will be assembled in an interactive orb. 3    Click on an image to...

Paul Tornaquindici – Next Step Alumni Group Exhibit

For over 10 years I’ve been mentoring a select group of individuals. Their progress has been thrilling to watch. It’s been a true privilege to be a part of their growth. July 7 their first Group Exhibit will be unveiled at the Maine Media Workshops....

Justin A. Hartford – Next Step Alumni Group Exhibit

For over 10 years I’ve been mentoring a select group of individuals. Their progress has been thrilling to watch. It’s been a true privilege to be a part of their growth. July 7 their first Group Exhibit will be unveiled at the Maine Media Workshops....

Inoculations for Travel

For all the international travel I do, I haven’t had to get shots yet – until today. I had to get shots for my upcoming trip to Africa. Are you planning a trip? You can ask your primary physician for this information. Or, you can...

Illuminating Creativity – Lecture at the College of Dupage

Tonight, for the first time, I’ll be showing new work from my Antarctica January, 2009 voyage. I’ll also reveal a lot about my creative process; camera, software, drawing, and writing technique and how it all goes together. The lecture is at 7 pm at the...

2009 Workshops Announced

My 2009 workshop schedule is live. My field workshops emphasize creative approaches to exposure. My lab workshops emphasize creative approaches to post-processing. All of the exercises are designed to help you find and refine your unique authentic voice. There are four international destinations – Antarctica,...