Here's a great (unintentional) example of how color, or more particularly, the color of the light can...
Photo of the Day: The Fabric of History
Varanasi is the center of the silk weaving industry in India and much of the work is still done by hand in the surrounding villages. Most weavers...
Photo of the Day: Reservoir Raindance
It's been some time since Lake Cachuma in the Santa Ynez valley has looked this full and lush. The reservoir, one of the principal sources of drinking water...
New Meetup Event: Seeing 101
We all instantly recognize good pictures when we see them. Then why is it so hard to capture one with our cameras? Come find out...
New Workshop! The Art of Seeing: India 2017
Are you looking for an intensive, immersive photography focused adventure? Does the idea of improving your image making abilities in a far off location free from everyday distractions appeal to you? If these things sound like your idea of a good time, then The Art of Seeing: India 2017 Photography Workshop & Tour just might be your ticket. Join me and a small group of photographers March 3-19, 2017 as we capture the colors of the Holi Festival, experience the magnificence of the Taj Mahal and photograph the stars on an overnight desert camel safari. From the chaotic crowds of Delhi to the exhilarating atmosphere of Varanasi heavy with history and spirituality, the opportunities to make memorable photographs
Looks Fake, Looked Faker in Real Life
When watching sunrises and sunsets is part of your job description, it's easy to forget the fact you are witnessing a minor miracle a couple of times a day. You tend to get, well, jaded might be too strong a word but let’s call it a connoisseur's disdain for the unexceptional.
Photo Tip: It's O.K. to Look the Other Way
Photographers have been shooting sunrises and sunsets since cameras were invented - we can't help ourselves. This serene scene was my reward for rising early on a Saturday. Cachuma Lake in the heart of the Santa Ynez valley is one of my favorite photo locations in Santa Barbara county.
Photo Tip: Use Fuzzy Logic for Sharper Compositons
It’s pretty much an automatic reflex with most photographers to press the shutter button halfway to activate the autofocus as soon as they put their eye to the viewfinder. And why not, what’s the value of looking at a blurry image? Well, there’s a lot of value I think.
My 'Aha' Moment
Read how I came to my "Aha Moment" and learned why "Whole Brain Photography" is important if you want to improve your Photographer's Eye. Learn more.
Dates: March 13 - March 26, 2019
Cost: $6,000
Our India photography workshop itinerary covers the best of the must see monuments including the incomparable Taj Mahal but we veer off the beaten path as often as possible in search of more genuine visions of Indian life, such as: the Holi Festival of Colors, the magnificent Taj Mahal, Varanasi on the Ganges, Jodhpur (aka the Blue City) and a camel safari in the Thar! desert.
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