I just finished working on a shot for Dwell magazine showcasing modern planters. It was a fun and refreshing set because the "plants" were all made from hand-cut paper by a designer (who turned out to be a fellow RISD alumni). Here are some shots ...
Read MoreMerlin Steadicam test
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8070404&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=ff9933&fullscreen=1 I've been wanting to try out a Steadicam for my Canon 5D Mark II for awhile now. I wasn't sure which kind to get a...
Read MoreMacworld: Puttin' it all togehter
I've just completed the opening photo for Macworld's annual Editors Choice Awards. It was a huge puzzle, because I had to take so many different photos and piece them together. The process of assembling the images is the big moment where you find ...
Read MoreThe sketch that started it
Every year Macworld Magazine has an Editors Choice Awards issue. This year the concept for the article's photo is paparazzi and the red carpet. Below is the sketch that I made while I was on the phone with the art directorI realize the sketch does...
Read MoreWeekly photos
As much as I'd love to share the behind-the-scenes details of every project, sometimes the clients don't want to be written about. I've started a new series of images taken while working, but not showing sensitive content. Most days I'm in the stu...
Read MoreHalloween
Photographing my kids for Halloween is fun, but isn't without challenges. One of the biggest issues is that it is so dark that the camera can't focus. Another challenge is that the kids move so fastrunning from door to doorthat it's hard to get th...
Read MoreDry Ice
Recently I had a shoot that called for a dreamy, cloudy effect. I decided to use dry ice rather then a smoke machine because dry ice smoke stays lower to the ground, which would highlight the products better. It sure makes a project interesting wh...
Read MoreMailer
Like most photographers, I send out email campaigns. They have always been a great vehicle for self promotion. About a month ago I sent an email campaign to about 2,500 prospective clients. I was happy with the results (23% of the emails got viewe...
Read MoreDigital Lens
Now that I'm using the Phase One P65+ I've noticed that my non digital 150 isn't as sharp as it once was. I was using the Schneider APO-Symmar L lens 150/5.6. I've upgraded that to the Schneider APO-Digitar M lens 120/5.6.I did a very quick test o...
Read More8 ft. Reflector
Here are some photos from a recent editorial photo shoot. I'm always happy when I get to incorporate my Profoto 8 ft. reflector.
Read MoreMacworld cover time lapse on YouTube
I've posted the Macworld cover time lapse video on YouTube. It's the same video just another avenue for viewing. The main difference is you can now watch the video from any mobile phone that supports YouTube, such as the iPhone. [youtube=http://ww...
Read MoreCasual photos part 2
I've posted before about finding time to photograph casually.Well when I'm on vacation I have a similar problem. My kids are still at that stage were they need my attention every waking hour. I've been working better at taking a second here and th...
Read Morecover creation
After working on the latest cover for MacWorld Magazine I wanted to show what is involved in making a cover. I focused on the three main areas: the photography, photoshop and design. I chose a time lapse format to convey lots of information in a s...
Read MoreAir Conditioning
The air conditioner for the server room was finally installed today. It may not look like much, but it's going to make everyone happy. For those of you that have been in my studio, you know the servers made a lot of noiseI had to keep the door off...
Read MoreCasual photos
Before I had kids I would take time to go out and photograph for myself. The joy of this was I had lots of time and no pressure. Now that I have kids,it's really hard to find the time to shoot for myself. I see lots of things that I want to stop a...
Read MoreServer room
In the past, when a job was completed, the film was stored in an archival filing cabinet. With digital it's not that easy. Years ago I converted my darkroom into a server room. The room has grown from a simple place to hold hard drives to holding ...
Read MoreLocation
The art of packing for location. I try and pack everything very efficiently so it all fits inside my minivan. Everything then needs to fit on two carts no wider than a standard office door.Clientsarealwaysamazed at howmuchIcanfit.
Read MoreSouth Carolina
When I travel, I am often compelled to photograph unique buildings or structures. Sometimes they speak to me with a strong American style, other times I just see an aesthetic or composition that appeals to me. The places are full of history.The ph...
Read MoreVacation!
I'm off to South Carolina for vacation and I'm bringing a couple of things with me. My wife walked by, took one look at everything and said, "aren't we going on vacation?" I guess I don't need all of this to relax on the beachbut you never know. M...
Read MoreHappy Donut Day!
I was on location this week here in San Francisco. I'm alwaysintriguedby the amount ofmultipurposedonut stores I come across.Chinesefood and donuts are an odd combination. Below is a donut store near Japan town.
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