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Creative Close-Ups

Macro Photography Workshop at Old Car City USA

Rusty Chevrolet
Discover rust, chrome, and creative photography with me April 21-24, 2022 at Old Car City USA

Join me in Georgia, April 21-24 for a close-up photography workshop at one of the most amazing automotive graveyards in the world. We’ll spend two days photographing the rusting relics spread over 40 acres, and master the techniques needed to create spectacular close-up compositions.

See my Old Car City image gallery, Rust Eternal

What’s Included

  • Pre-workshop photography class (online)
  • Field instruction & “ask me anything” support
  • Classroom instruction on post-processing, including focus-stacking
  • Two days admission to Old Car City USA
  • Image review session & critiques
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Can’t make this workshop? Join me in the field or online for personalized mentoring.

The Image Doctors #106

Nikon MC 50mm f/2.8 macro Z Nikkor Review

This week, we spent some time handling the new Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens, and we’ll give our impressions of the “other” macro lens for Nikon Z-mount.

Software updates

Both Capture One and Luminar AI got updates this week, and we’ll tell you what new features you’ll get when you upgrade.

Tips for Photographing Flowers

I photographed this tulip in my yard using a Nikon Z7 and 105mm f/2.8 AFS G VR micro-Nikkor lens.

Spring into flower photography this month!

Spring is here (finally) and flowers are popping up everywhere! This is the perfect time to capture the delicate details and colors of flowers. Whether you shoot wildflowers outdoors, or even just floral arrangements on your kitchen table, here are some ideas to help you get better shots.

Continue reading Tips for Photographing Flowers

Photograph Colorado Wildflowers July 9-12

Instructional Photo Safari in Crested Butte, CO

Lupine, Kebler Pass, CO

My third annual Rocky Mountain Wildflower photo safari will be held July 9-12 in Crested Butte, Colorado. I have two seats available for photographers who wish to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Rockies while photographing the colorful wildflower blooms there. I’ve designed this safari to be low-impact. No hiking or off-roading is required. We will focus our efforts on creative close-up/macro techniques, as well as other creative ways of capturing Colorado’s summer colors.

Booking deadline is June 24th, so reserve your seat soon!

Tickets available here

POTD: Chrome Flyer

Cadillac hood ornament at Old Car City USA

I’m finishing up my spring workshop to Old Car City USA, and we had an amazing time. You really need to spend at least two days here in order to satisfy your photographic appetite. This hood ornament from a 1950’s vintage Cadillac really stood out to me. I applied textures to it to create a more unique final effect. The theme I’m stressing with my clients is that a photograph is something that you make, not just take.

Nikon D810 with 105mm f/2.8 AFS G VR Micro-Nikkor, Gitzo 2-series tripod with RRS BH-55 ball head.

See my upcoming photo tours and workshops here.