Earlier this week I lead a group of photographers in an Architectural Workshop in Detroit. We had expected to start in the main branch of The Detroit Public Library, and then walk around the DIA and Wayne State area. Well the library proved to be a treasure trove of photographic opportunities to such an extent… Continue Reading
After several recent classroom based workshops I just concluded a 3 workshop series “in-the-field” to give participants significantly more hands-on time. The feedback has been wonderful, so it looks like I will be offering more such sessions in the future. Claire joined us today for the portraiture workshop and it helped substantially. The participants, like… Continue Reading
This was the third time I photographed this beautiful family. it is very fun to see the kids as they grow and change. Continue Reading
This morning Daniel made his Bar Mitzvah among his friends and family. It is such a beautiful tradition. Bob was proud to be on-site sharing in the moment. Continue Reading
The past Sunday Juliann and I were privileged to share the day with Charlotte Michelle and Sylvester as they got married in Pontiac and then hosted the party at St. Josephats in Warren. Continue Reading
Brooklyn wants nothing to do with her 1st birthday cake While photographing Brooklyn’s first birthday party I was looking forward to the time they brought out her cake. Mom had handmade a beautiful 1st Birthday cake just for her to dig in and enjoy. To the crowd’s surprise she didn’t like it. As her mom… Continue Reading
With Memorial Day upon us there are many great opportunities to get out and photograph people in beautiful period outfits. This first image is a woman and man walking along the edge of the ball field at The Rochester Grangers baseball game. Woman wearing mid-1800’s dress complete with parasol Every year over Memorial Day weekend… Continue Reading
I was driving home from a meeting and spotted some colorful flowers and the light was good so I decided to pull over and play for a few minutes. I had my camera bag, so I grabbed my macro lens and started to experiment. Shallow depth of field image of tall purple flowers found at… Continue Reading
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
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