It's nice to see a Milwaukee wedding photographer giving back. That's one reason I use only a special line of USB drives to deliver...

Get the foundations you need and learn camera exposure techniques to consistently make images look the way you want with "Expose Like the...

I don't make as much time for personal photos as I'd like, so I'm posting a quick study of purple coneflowers at the Horicon Marsh. My goal specifically was to create at least one good study image of this flower. When most people go out to photograph, they hope to find an image. When I go out, I expect to craft an image, and my standard for what I'll take home is much higher, which is why it took two evenings, about one total hour of shooting, and several pieces of gear besi

Photographing, let alone light painting, the Moulton Barns on Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park is one of the holy grails of landscape photography. The barns set against the backdrop of the Tetons is an icon of the western landscape, almost mythical. Yet when I finally saw it in person I was struck by the simplicity of the scene. Suddenly there I was in front of one of the most photographed scenes in the West, no grand signage, no locked gate, just the barn, some trodd

The ability to control manual flash intuitively is a powerful skill that you can learn. Today I woke up, saw the sun, and knew that I...

A practical comparison of on-camera flash diffusion techniques, showing how different modifiers and bounce directions change light quality, shadows, and catchlights.

Perfect exposure doesn’t have to be a mystery. These three simple techniques will help you get consistent, accurate exposure without guessing.

Photography has an inherent false ease of entry. Without understanding anything, you can pick up a camera and make a picture easier than...

This is one of maybe a dozen shots I took at sunset in Horicon January 7, 2013. Nothing fancy and not much editing. Just a quick study of the texture of grass and snow. I like the way the grass plays against the grain of the snow and light. I want to revisit soon to capture something at sunset, but I'll show you what when I create it.

Photography is full of camera myths that quietly hold people back. Learn which beliefs waste money and time—and what actually leads to better photos.

A question I see often is what's the best camera flash to get? For the beginner, obviously I would not recommend paying big bucks for a...

What’s the best camera for beginners? There isn’t one—only the best camera you can control. Learn how to choose smart, avoid gear myths, and invest in skill first.

A practical look at protective and UV filters, covering image quality tradeoffs, real-world protection, and when using a filter actually makes sense.

This is one of the most exciting blog posts I'll get to make as I got to meet one of my favorite photographers, Doug Gordon, at the Doug...

Creating a professional self-portrait doesn’t require a studio or complex gear. With simple lighting, intentional posing, and control over your environment, you can produce a polished portrait that works for branding, marketing, or personal use.

The rainbow of colors around Grand Prismatic hot spring is one of the most attractive landscapes in in Yellowstone National park. From...

I'm saving the best of my Yellowstone-Tetons-Glacier trip for last, which is why I'm unveiling my newest image of the Tetons and Snake...

After photographing the Moulton barns in Grand Teton National Park this July, I became fascinated with these iconic pieces of American...

One of the best things to do in Glacier National Park is the Hidden Lake trail, which leads 1.5 miles into the wilderness to a hidden jewel of a glacial lake with sapphire waters nestled in emerald meadows. If you could do only one thing, photographing Hidden Lake is certainly a candidate as it rewards you not only with amazing views but wildlife. The trail starts at the back of the visitor center. Parking is usually full by 10 a.m., meaning if you don't get there early you'

On Sunday, August 11, 2013, I shot finisher portraits for the Rev3 triathlon in Wisconsin Dells. The Rev3 is designed to compete with...