Photo of the Day: FWP016

Category: Fashion Photograph: “FWP016 by UK Photo Art First, I love the title. FWP016 is mysterious or is it an abbreviation?  I love the photography because the pose isn’t conventional. The model’s face is framed by a Betty Page hair style. Her black dress, the front fastened at her neck by a circle of silver, shows […]

Staying Safe Around Wild Horses

I am fortunate to have several groups of wild horses and burros that live within a 20-minute drive of my home. They are one of my favorite subjects to photograph with the stark Nevada desert as a backdrop. While I did not own horses as a kid, I grew up around them and am very […]

Handling Difficult Family Members on Wedding Day

Let’s be real. Weddings can be beyond challenging. There are enough things to worry about as a photographer (timelines always running behind, crummy lighting conditions, weather issues, creativity blocks) without having to worry about family members throwing yet another wrench into you plan A, B, C, D, or even plan E. Yet, throw wrenches they […]

Photography’s Basics: Exposure

What is exposure anyway? A colleague of mine says it is the amount of light required to record an image. She’s absolutely right of course. Her answer made me thing about the quality of my question. I believe that the question to ask is “What is a correct exposure?” That answer is much more useful. A […]

Document Everyday Life

Our lives sometimes surprise us. Sometimes, something happens in our lives that defines who we are. Some of those moments are planned, like a wedding. We spend time thinking about the ceremony, who we want to invite, how we want to share this moment in time with our family, and how we want to document […]

Photo of The Day: Weddings

Category: Wedding Photographer: Nestor M. Montañez I chose this image for Wedding Photo of The Day because I enjoyed the simple, sweet moment that was captured. I love that the exposure captured the warmth of the setting sun. I also appreciate the genuine expressions of the couple. Photo originally shared on our Photofocus Facebook Group […]

Photo of The Day: Weddings

Category: Wedding Photographer: Nestor M. Montañez I chose this image for Wedding Photo of The Day because I enjoyed the simple, sweet moment that was captured. I love that the exposure captured the warmth of the setting sun. I also appreciate the genuine expressions of the couple. Photo originally shared on our Photofocus Facebook Group […]