What I learned when I quit shooting on auto

What I learned when I quit shooting on auto

by | Jan 12, 2016 | Uncategorized

Shooting on auto reminds me of something else; so with all due respect to those of you who love them…I’m not a fan of those wine and paint classes. Before you freak out and block me on Facebook…give me a chance to explain why. Aside from the fact that I...
You probably don’t need a better camera

You probably don’t need a better camera

by | Jan 7, 2016 | Uncategorized

One of the best things about learning photography back in the darkroom era is that I didn’t grow up as a pixel peeper. I knew that my camera was only one small part of a process that resulted in photographs. Today digital photography fools us into believing that...
The Competition Myth

The Competition Myth

by | Jun 1, 2015 | Uncategorized

Lots of photographers, and other small business owners, point to competition in their “low barrier to entry” field as the reason they are struggling with their business, OR the reason they won’t pursue a career as a photographer. I’m gonna lay it on the line, that is...
Nix the Naysayers

Nix the Naysayers

by | Feb 26, 2015 | Uncategorized

Deciding to do something that strays too far from salaries and time clocks can be scary. Even a terrible soul-sucking job has the certainty of a paycheck, so getting to the place where you’re confident that you can go out on your own is a huge personal step. The part...
Can I make a living as a photographer?

Can I make a living as a photographer?

by | Jan 19, 2015 | Uncategorized

The question has a variety of forms. “Can I make a living as a photographer?” Or, “Can my son/daughter/niece/nephew/granddaughter/grandson make a living as a photographer?” Then there’s the slightly more negative version, “I can’t make a living as a photographer, can...