how to learn Digital.
Back in the film days, an aspiring young photographer was told to get a simple manual camera, like a Pentax K1000. The advantage was that there was no automation to…
Never Backup
Well, OK you should backup your files, but as a "Fine Art" photographer I never (or rarely) go back to older work.
Opensource (and free) photo processing
Contrary to much (Internet) wisdom. you do not need to use a Mac to create art. You don't need to use Microsoft or Adobe software either. I use a Linux…
Photos at Serious Coffee
I just came back from Serious Coffee on the Colwood strip, where some of my photos are on display. I think, for the most part, my photos stand strong, but…
Goldstream in Snow
I actually had a day off, so I went out to Goldstream park to shoot in the rare snow. The snow was quite heavy and wet. And I did not…
Technique
I was recently reading on the online photographer about technique, and how accomplished photographers don't really pay attention to it. I agree, and technique also influences style. Or rephrasing: The…
Websites
It is tough to get a consolidated "web presence". From Facebook and twitter to holsted blogs or galleries, and everything in between, it is a challenge to keep them all…
My Daughter, the protege
I took my kids to Goldstream today, in part because my daughter needed a "colourful picture" for school. Since she forgot her camera I let her use my DSLR. She…