I'm pleased to report that my first experience with wedding photography went really well. I was surprised when my friends asked me to help photograph their wedding in San Diego earlier this month. Surprised, and very honored.
Read MoreLast weekend I headed over to the coastide to see the new kids born at Pescadero's Harley Farms. The farm dates back to 1910, when it was founded as a cow dairy. In subsequent decades it fell into disuse. That is, until it was bought by Dee Harley in 1982. A native of Yorkshire, England, she restored the property and grew her herd from six goats all the way up to 200. This is the only working dairy in San Mateo County. They sell a variety of products in their farm store, but the main attraction is the cheese.
Read MoreA review of the latest and greatest Wordpress photography themes. I focus on minimalism, ease of navigation, image presentation, and responsive design.
Read MoreSun, sky, and surf. What more could you want?
Read MoreLately I've been exposed (pun emphasized) to a lot of technical articles. I've noticed a lot of unacceptable noise in the shadow regions, which I've come to attribute to two factors: dynamic contrast features of the camera, combined with non-linear distribution of data in the histogram. The problem with dynamic contrast actually led me to discover the Expose to the Right technique.
Read MoreIf you want to capture drama in your landscapes, then go out after the rain has fallen. Clouds are key to a dramatic landscape, and they build up during a big storm.
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