The Power of Brushing

by | May 25, 2018 | Tips & Tricks

The Power of Brushing
Recently, a photographer friend of mine encouraged me to consider spending a little more time doing “local brushing” on my photos to help accent highlights, deepen shadows and increase overall visual appeal. I’m still learning how to do it (often I don’t really know where to start….what should I highlight? what... Read More »

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 »

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