Ten Things I Know About Creativity
Occasionally we run into the argument of whether or not ‘creativity’ can be taught, or does it have to be born within us? We...
Read MoreA Project 52 Assignment: Lunch
This was a most incredible assignment over at Project 52. Based on a single layout, supplied to the photographers, they had to complete a...
Read MoreThoughts On A Couple of Portraits
I was asked about my portraiture by a reader who wanted to know what I am thinking about when shooting. I decided to break down a couple...
Read MoreImitate. Assimilate. Innovate. The Creative Learning Cycle
Clark Terry was one of the world’s best jazz trumpet players and educators (I guess he could DO as well as TEACH… who knew)....
Read MoreThank You creativeLIVE: What a Great Experience
Well it was planned for a long time. We put it on the calendar back in December I believe. I couldn’t speak to it until it went...
Read MoreA Drive Through Northern Arizona on a Sunny Day
It was a bright Friday morning as I left to go up north. I had planned on leaving a bit earlier than 8:30, but those plans were offset by...
Read MoreWhy I Think You Should Watch My creativeLIVE Show in April
Hi, gentle readers of this blog/zine… err, whatever it is. If you have been following along for any time you know that I don’t...
Read MoreGalleryPro: A Portfolio Tool for Photographers
Back in the fall I was discussing an idea about maintaining a portfolio over multiple platforms with Scott Forman, a photographer in...
Read MoreShooting With “Abundance” or “Scarcity” – A Creative Choice
Do you shoot with an “abundance” mental approach? Or is your choice to shoot from a mental state of “scarcity”? It...
Read MoreImprovisation with Pods… Lighting for Dramatic Effect
I have promised myself that I will get out and shoot more for myself this year. These “improvs” are part of the process. I...
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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...