You often hear successful photographers tell less successful photographers that all you need to do is carry a camera with you at ALL times so you’re ready to capture any moment that may land in front of you.  I’m sure there is some truth to that.  There have been times when I wish I had my camera to shoot something completely fascinating, amazing» Read the rest

Back in November, my family and I moved into a beautiful new home in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Chandler Arizona.  We absolutely love our new home.  But there’s one small problem.  The backyard is enormous!  It’s a third of an acre of pure dirt.  Soon it will be a haven for our kids, complete with a pool & slide, a basketbal» Read the rest

So, if you’ve read much of my stuff, you know that the inspiration for what I’m doing here comes from my dad.  While growing up, my friends always commented that being a photographer must be the coolest thing in the world.  And yes, I’ve always thought my dad was the coolest in the world – and I still do.
But, as I’ve grown up (st» Read the rest

Last week I sent out an offer on Twitter to critique some photographer’s websites for free. Its actually a lot of fun. But each time I do this, I’m reminded at how little most people know and understand about what makes an effective website. So, here are a few simple tips that you should consider when building/designing your photography site:

Yesterday I had the opportunity to chat with Francis Specker» Read the rest – a long time editorial and sports photographer.
Francis talks about how he turned an overnight success into a lifelong career. If you’ve ever thought about being a sport photographer, you’ve got to listen to this call.
Make sure you listen all the way to the end – Francis