On my way to the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Boston, I dreamed about being free to explore the world instead of being cooped up in an office building. I thought longingly about leaving behind the piles of paperwork to head out for adventures on exotic tropical islands. I looked forward to learning skills that […]
“Hold on!” I shouted to my kids as we took a whitecap across the broad side of our canoe. Our boat rocked hard and water splashed in, but we stayed upright as my wife and I paddled frantically to get pointed downwind. The stunning turquoise waters of the lake had been placid just an hour […]
My ginger cat, Ninja, lies sprawled behind my open laptop on a sturdy, stone picnic table with a sea view. My feet rest on a carpet of fallen leaves, a balmy, briny breeze fans me, and a patchwork of bright blue sky peeks through a green, leafy canopy overhead. I work peacefully accompanied by my […]
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to become a professional portrait or wedding photographer but had no idea where to start, you are not alone! It can seem pretty overwhelming, especially if you’ve never done anything like it before. I’ve been a professional portrait and event photographer for the last 16 years, […]
A new year tends to make us look back over the past year. I usually think about what changes to make and what I’d like to accomplish going forward. Then there’s the joy and goldmine of article ideas I find from looking back through travel photos. Being a visual person, looking back over my travel pictures is how I pay the bills. To give you an idea, […]
Easy, fun, and free. The best thing about street photography is it can be done anywhere in the world, day or night. It’s as easy as stopping for a second while you’re walking around, pulling out your camera or smartphone, and snap, you’re done. The street photography I am talking about is almost a cross […]
Just when my real estate photography business was growing in early 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic appeared and threatened everything. After the early dust settled, the resulting effect was not what I or most real estate photographers expected. Rather than hindering our businesses, the pandemic leveraged and accelerated them! While this may seem counterintuitive, consider this: […]
How much should you be charging your clients? That is the million-dollar question, and unfortunately there’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. Keep in mind that a wedding photographer will price jobs differently to a commercial photographer or to an event photographer. That said, in this article, I will shed some light on this process from my […]
You’ve reached a point where you are comfortable with your photography skills and are ready to sell fine art prints. The first question that comes to mind is: How should I price my photos? Determining the value of a fine art photo can be challenging. It’s all about perceived value. Unlike stock photography, where you […]
You may be thinking, “Bubblegum lumberjack…what the heck?”, but yes, they are real. It’s one fun example of unusual stories I discovered through local travel. For me, this is the joy of a travel writer’s life. You get to delve deeper into the world around you, experiencing your surroundings on a more comprehensive and profound […]
