If Ansel Adams were alive today, would he have a Snapchat account? The answer is probably yes. Imagine for a second that our young iGeneration Ansel becomes so enamoured with adding large chicken emojis to photographs of his daily breakfast McMuffins that he completely loses his curiosity for the natural world. Perhaps his follower count is too high and he feels extreme pressure to perpetually share moment-by-moment dog-faced selfies, photos of his morning cappuccino and inane vanity-driven drivel that he never finds the time to climb those misty mountain tops?…
Around the World with an iPhone: Buenos Aires
Posted on May 5, 2016Behind the scenes from my days in glorious Buenos Aires, Argentina on my trip around the world with an iPhone. I only had 3 days in this lively city, so I had to pack a lot in. I found myself drawn to the details in this city. The colours, the people, the cobblestone streets, the graffiti, and intoxicating energy. All photos taken with the iPhone 4s & my app, Camera+.…
Around the World with an iPhone: Galapagos Islands
Posted on April 28, 2016A few years ago, I set off on an incredible around the world adventure attempting to capture 15 countries with my iPhone 4S and my app, Camera+. I never got around to sharing all the behind the scenes videos, so I thought I would start now despite the slightly datedness of using an “ancient” iPhone model. Going back through some of these shots made me realize how far we’ve come with the 5 and 6 series, but for me,…
How to Photograph the Northern Lights like a Boss
Posted on April 13, 2016Photograph Lady Aurora in all her glory with these tips and tricks. I will tell you what gear you need and what settings to use to take the best Northern Lights pictures. I know you can do it!! …
Quick guide to getting you started at photographing car light trails at night. I'll tell you what gear you need and what settings you should use. You will feel like a wizard of light trails after this. Time to practice your Patronus charm ;)…
Struggling to make a career in photography? Try these simple things. Believe in yourself and dream big. If you don't have confidence in your work, no one will. You learn things by doing them and by doing them a lot of times over and over. It takes 10,000 hours to master a skill, so start now.…
Best Places to Travel and Photograph in April and May
Posted on April 4, 2016Shoulder season spring months, April and May are an excellent time to travel because you'll find less tourists and lower rates for hotels. Are you ready to go? Here are some suggestions for interesting, awesome places to visit in the spring. …
If you are serious about landscape photography, moving to a solid ball head that will support your camera and heavier lenses in windy conditions is well worth the monitory investment. …
Mostly Day Trading & my Adventures in the Stock Market
Posted on March 31, 2016In an effort to better understand why the returns on my invested money are decreasing rather than increasing, I decide to open a self-directed trading account. Like everything I do in life, I put on my research hat and set out to learn everything about it in the shortest amount of time possible. After all, how hard can it be? Not as hard as that dang Russian Cinema class I took in Uni. Those Russian names are so long and hard to…
My First Flying Adventure in a Cirrus SR20 with Jessica Ambats
Posted on March 30, 2016In a life changing trip, aviation photographer, Jessica Ambats and I fly a Cirrus SR20 from Santa Monica across the Grand Canyon to Sedona and Page, Arizona.…