A Special “Portfolio Building” Workshop, Feb 11, 12: Only 3 Students
This is a special workshop for only three students. It is on short notice, but there is a reason for that – and it will be explained...
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Portraits: Four Simple Approaches
I had the chance to do some portraits of some of the talent we had at the LE Weekend Meetup. They were Briana’s dance company and all...
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“Average is Over” or Why Good Enough Sucks
Thomas L Friedman, in a post today at the New York Times, says that “average is over.” And he is right. It is. You can see it...
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“Winner Gets Me” Contest Winner is Regina Pagles
We have our winner. Regina Pagles will either be coming to my studio for a 2 day one-on-one or I will be going to...
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The Myths About Creativity – And The Consequences
Have you ever heard… That creative people are weird? That creativity is best created in a group? That creative people are sloppy,...
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10 Simple Ideas for Creating a Sustainable Photography Business
It’s one thing to get a shoot now and then, and another to create and sustain a commercial photography business. Here are a couple of...
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Changing Levels and Why Plateaus Are Dangerous
I started photography a long time ago. Longer than many of you, and not as long as some of you, but it was back when motor drives cost $5K,...
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Project 52, 2011 Edition, Comes to An End
Last evening critique for Project 52, 2011 Edition. Tonite was a special night. It was a year ago that we had our first meeting and what a...
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Project 52 Photographer Greg Kindred
Meet Greg Kindred. “I found project 52 January 3, 2011 as I read about the project I knew immediately that I would participate. As...
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Project 52 Assignment Three is Posted
Assignment Three is a simple still life shot. “First – there is a difference between product shots and still life. Product shots...
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Project 52 PRO Launched Today. Building a Business in Photography
Project 52 started last year as a way for photographers to get critiques and assignment in a real world setting. In a no BS arena of...
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BYU Gymnastics Calendar Shoot – BTS Video
This is a great little BTS series from the good folks up at BYU. Shooting dancers and gymnast is one of my favorite subjects, and they...
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Project 52 Photographer Greg Pastuzyn
Meet Greg Pastuzyn from New Jersey. Greg attended my last New York Workshop, and hosted one of our Wednesday evening chats from his home....
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Preparing a Game Plan for 2012
Looking to start the year off right? Great. We all feel a little bit of a spring in the step and some empowerment at the first of the...
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Project 52 Photographer Charles Tibbs
Charles Tibbs, Phoenix photographer weighs in on his experience with Project 52. “First I want to thank Don for taking so much time...
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Glad you dropped by. This is my love and my muse. We talk about photography here, as well as the folks who make images. I am very focused on commercial and fine art photography, and we don't really spend all that much time on weddings and such. I have written 5 books - two I give away here, and two are for sale at Amazon, and the 5th one is being edited and designed right now! Thanks for visiting, leave a comment or join me the social networks...