How do you share your photos with friends, family, work colleagues, or the occasional stranger you meet in the field while photographing? Some people use Facebook. Others use services like Flicker, Google+, SmugMug and the like. And while all of these work for image sharing, they’re not yours. What I mean is that while these […]
Only three spaces remaining in Auroras trip

If you were thinking of taking this trip with me and Victoria Dye, I wanted to let you know that we’re down to three spaces remaining. And since the trip isn’t until September I’m pretty sure it will sell out. So jump on over to the Auroras page for all the info and to sign […]
Combining images for depth of field
Using field techniques and digital imaging techniques to maximize depth of field
Blending two exposures in Photoshop
This is a technique that essentially increases the dynamic range of your camera by taking two or more exposures, each optimized for specific elements of the image, and blending them in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements (or any image editing program capable of Layers). It’s usually used for scenes that have a foreground in shade and […]
Good Close-up Technique
It’s not enough to be able to get close to our subjects and achieve life-size magnification; you also need to employ good close-up technique when creating close-up images. Remember, you’re greatly magnifying your images and in doing so you greatly magnify any mistakes. One of the first technical considerations is eliminating camera shake. With higher […]
Close-up photography: Getting close to your subject
You’ve probably heard the expression “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”; well the same thing can be said for close-up photography. There are so many ways to get close to your subject that you’ll probably be able to use things you already have in your camera bag to get the job done. […]
TTG CE4 Client Response Gallery
The Turning Gate’s long awaited update to their popular Client Response Gallery is here!



