Monthly Archives: April 2012

Greetings from Smokey Mountains National Park

Great Smokey Mountains National Park This weekend I am leading a photography workshop in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.  We have had splendid weather conditions.  I offer many local photography workshops in and around Rochester, Michigan, but once or twice a year I like to arrange a destination workshop.  The National Parks are always… Continue Reading

Photo walk was a great time

Tulips in all their glory near Campus Martius As a photographer I have always enjoyed a wide variety of photography subjects.  Things like flowers and plants have always made for enjoyable macro photography, and are some of the most common items students request to learn how to photograph better when they  come to me for… Continue Reading

Senior H.S. intern brings in new challenges

Rochester High School Murder Mystery Promo Shot Today Kyle, my intern, brought over two friends to shoot some promotional shots for Rochester High School’s theatre department.  Working together we light the scene carefully so as to  bring his vision to reality.  The challenge here, as with many portraits was to direct the light where we… Continue Reading

Always pushing, always learning

Last weekend I attended a multifaceted workshop at Mary Duprie’s Studio in Pontiac, MI.  We started out Friday night by painting our own canvas backdrops.  This is something I have wanted to try for years, but never really had a good concept of how to go about it.  Mary has made hundreds of backdrops so… Continue Reading