This is THE Place for Photographers!

by | May 18, 2018 | Updates & Opportunities

This is THE Place for Photographers!
Having never been to one before, I wasn’t sure what to expect at the Photography and Media Summit hosted by Miracle Mountain Ranch last weekend…. Well, here’s what happened and my opinion on it:   Behind the Scenes Insights My first connection with Miracle Mountain Ranch was two years ago at a HEAV Convention. I was... Read More »

Quick Edit: Spring Dogwood

by | Apr 27, 2018 | Pic of the Month

Quick Edit: Spring Dogwood
I don’t know if you remember, but this month’s free desktop background wallpaper was a pretty branch of dogwood flowers taken during a stroll through the park surrounding the St. Louis Arch. Well, here’s a little video of how I edited it. In real time, using Lightroom and a little Photoshop, it took me about 30... Read More »

The Price of Adventure

by | Apr 20, 2018 | Stories & Expeditions

The Price of Adventure
Enjoy adventure?! Be sure to count the cost, because you never know when everything might just go dead wrong….   Behind the Scenes Insights I was well aware of the danger of a wet snowfall….if it was a snowfall in late autumn when there were still leaves on the trees. But in February? It never crossed my mind that... Read More »

Exploring West Virginia: What NOT to Do!

by | Apr 13, 2018 | Stories & Expeditions

Exploring West Virginia: What NOT to Do!
Do you relish stress? Or would you prefer to steer clear of unnecessary problems? Learn from my mistake…never cross a point of no return if you don’t know what’s beyond it! Here’s a story of what happened when I did, and the lessons I learned from it… Behind the Scenes Insights I’d say the idea of following Google... Read More »

How I Use a Wal-Mart Tripod!

by | Mar 16, 2018 | Recommendations

How I Use a Wal-Mart Tripod!
Not all tripods are created equal. So what can you expect in a tripod if you can’t afford a durable, name-brand one? After accidentally leaving my quality, Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod at home on a recent, multi-day photo excursion last week, I started learning what it was like to use a less-than-perfect tripod!... Read More »

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