This is also the perfect place to use a spot meter. I used the Sekonic L-758DR to spot meter off of the brink of the falls and open up...

When photographing some of the most iconic landscapes this July in the Tetons, I was excited with what I was able to achieve and the...

A starting point for professional fireworks photos.

It's the day you've been dreaming of. You've invested so much time and money into the invitations, the dress, the flowers, the food, the...

So many beginners ask, with numerous variations, one basic question: Why aren't my pictures as good? First of all, don't focus so much...

On June 1 I went to work helping out a local photographer shoot one of her weddings in Mayville. My main job was to cover the guys...

I shot a beautiful wedding at Camelot Golf Club in Lomira on June 8, and we had perfect weather. This time I shot the whole day as a...

Are you frustrated with photography? Is your camera acting more like a slot machine than a creative storytelling tool? Perhaps the camera...

It turned out to be a great day last Saturday as I shot a wedding at the Chapel of the Archangels in Beaver Dam and the reception at Old...

I've often thought about why photographers such as Dave Black choose to put four $500 Speedlights on one stick instead of just paying...

This is for the point and shooters out there. Whether you're wondering why your pictures don't look like the pros', what big cameras are...

Getting better bird closeups is one of the goals of most amateur wildlife photographers. The temptation is to believe you need monster...

Cameras are advancing so rapidly, you're now able to get clean images at ISOs that a couple of decades ago would've been considered...

From my experience as a judge, I'd like to share some tips for winning the Edgar G. Mueller photo contest. This is an annual contest...

Every camera setting is subjective, including white balance. Some of the top wedding photographers use auto white balance. Some do custom...

Taking great images, being a photographer, becomes easier with practice, like doing visual pushups. The more practiced you are, the more...

I've seen fantastic places, but no other experience has been like photographing Hawaii, a world of vibrant color, people and landscapes....

How to change layer thumbnail size in Adobe Photoshop CS6. I provide Photoshop and Lightroom demonstrations for photographers and...

The Internet offers a lot of misinformation when it comes to buying and selling Adobe software used. Articles tell you it's neither legal...

Thinking of saving money by not hiring a professional wedding photographer? Let me show you why that doesn't work. It starts with the...