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Photographers and writers are invisible performance artists and are known only by their work, not by their physical presence. While singers, actors and dancers perform in front of an audience, a photographer’s audience usually never sees the actual performance, but … Continue reading →

Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute’s top nature photography instructor Review by Dennis Hays When I was a boy, I watched Marlon Perkins’ Wild Kingdom on television and was fascinated by the images of live animals on the … Continue reading →

There is something almost primitive about the Lensbaby series of optics. The idea of a hands-on approach to selective focus is quite ingratiating and gives me a feeling of control. Almost from the minute I put the Lensbaby Composer on … Continue reading →

There is something almost primitive about the Lensbaby series of optics. The idea of a hands-on approach to selective focus is quite ingratiating and gives me a feeling of control. Almost from the minute I put the Lensbaby Composer on … Continue reading →

When I go out in public to shoot, people often approach me and ask questions. Many times the initial query is about my camera or lens. From there, however, the conversation can go anywhere and, invariably, the individual will share … Continue reading →

In a previous Black Star Rising post, I discussed overcoming self-doubt in client negotiations by tapping into a reservoir of confidence — the one you have earned by developing your talents as a photographer. But an awareness of your technical … Continue reading →