Old Photo, New Tricks
Ever been out shooting and come back with photos you just couldn’t make work? That’s a silly question… OF COURSE you have! I dare say every photographer has. There’s nothing wrong with that. Not every photo can be your best shot. Maybe the conditions just weren’t right, or maybe you just chose your composition or settings poorly. Don’t delete those photos! My challenge to you is: Don’t delete those photos! If a photo is crap (pardon my French) then by all means, toss it. However, if you feel the photo has unrealized potential that you just...
Read MoreManual Photography Basics | Stepping Away from Auto
There was once a time when digital camera image quality paled in comparison to film cameras. That time has come and gone. Today’s high-end digital camera’s have surpassed the capabilities of traditional film. Every year digital image sensor technology improves, resulting in an ever-increasing standard for image quality. Companies are now able to build sensors with more pixels, capable of higher ISOs, for less money. For photographers this means: less missed shots due to low light; higher resolutions for enlargements; greater dynamic range for contrast; and more. So how do we take...
Read MoreAutumn in Acadia National Park | Photography Workshop
Join Byron O’Neal and myself for a photographic experience, this fall, in Acadia National Park. We’ll be spending 5 photo-filled days exploring this gem of Maine, including many private and secret spots not available to the general public. Byron O’Neal and myself will be guiding you on the optimal camera controls, compositional theories, and general photography know-how to capture these incredible scenes, as well as just being on-hand for any questions you might have. October 13th – 17th, 2013 Workshop Size: 12 participants Instructors: Byron O’Neal & Nick...
Read MorePhotography and Adventure | Joshua Tree National Park
Due to popular demand, Byron O’Neal and I have added a second weekend workshop in Joshua Tree National Park. We will be visiting this desert wonder two weekends in a row, providing flexibility for busy schedules, and plenty of photography opportunities and instruction. Week 1 April 12th-14th, 2013 Workshop Size: 12 participants Instructors: Byron O’Neal & Nick Chill Cost: $275 (registering now) Week 2 April 19th-21st, 2013 Workshop Size: 12 participants Instructors: Byron O’Neal & Nick Chill Cost: $275 (registering now) Overview Located just three hours from San...
Read MoreHot Photography using Steel Wool
Have you seen those night images with sparks flying all over the place and usually a light sphere or circle in the center? Ever wondered how they did that? I’ll tell you the secret. They lit steel wool on fire and spun it around… that’s it. It’s a simple process, and truthfully, kind of overdone by this stage of the game. It’s fun to do nonetheless and makes for some great images. Byron O’Neal and myself recently led a workshop focused on this very concept, at Scripps Pier in La Jolla, CA. Here’s a little behind-the-scenes timelapse video...
Read MoreFree Photography Demonstration | Encinitas, CA
Join me on April 4th at 1:30pm for a photography demonstration at the San Diego Botanic Gardens in Encinitas, California. The demonstration is hosted by the San Dieguito Art Guild and Off Track Gallery, and is free to the public. During the presentation I will take you through my photography process, from setting up the camera to a finished photo. Learn how to utilize your camera’s manual controls to capture the image you desire. Find out how to organize your photos so that you can effectively search your archives. Get a glimpse at designing an efficient workflow that allows you to...
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