Photographic backgrounds don’t have to be expensive to be great. As most things in photography, the simpler the better as you always want to keep the attention on your subject. I have two favorite and often used backgrounds. The First are a pair of black bed sheets that I soaked in vinegar to set the [...]

Selective Color, White Vignettes, and Oval Frames- OH MY! The good news is that there are a lot of great programs out there that make digital art accessible to everyone, from the free programs like Picnik to the affordable programs such as Photoshop Elements. The bad news is that I’ve been tempted lately to post [...]

“It’s not the camera, it’s the photographer” That quote is heard in photography circles about as often as the big hand goes around the face of a clock. Every photographer that has any confidence in their skill will tell you that they can capture a great images with any decent camera. Now it is time [...]

Here’s four quick posing tips for men: Keep them square to the camera. Men look better with broad shoulders. Have him make a fist with his hand and put his thumbs in his pocket or have him cross his arms with his hands on his forearms and thumbs tucked under the arm (think Aladdin). Keep [...]

Portraits At High Noon A common misconception about photography is that light is always good. In fact, too much light makes a very unflattering portrait.  In the case of this example, too much light creates very harsh shadows and the eyes disappear into deep pockets. Or, as in this case, the eyes disappear and the [...]