Invoking personal changes.​  Every once in a while it is good to step out of your comfort zone and test your mettle. That's my opinion anyway, as long as it doesn't affect my business. Well I took a bit of a leap this past weekend and went on a photo shoot with out my camera gear. Yep!!! That's right, I left my full frame DSLR(s) and my bag fu...

If you are big on equine photography and barn photography then join me for an awesome 24 hours of photography bliss in the Quad city area August 11 and 12th and at the same time provide much needed assistance to an organization dedicated to helping military veterans and families, Operation Horses and Heroes. You will have unlimited premium access t...

Being in the retail store allowed me to see the full circle of the photo industry. I had novice customers, I had professional customers, and a whole slew of "tweeners". I was expected to become the expert in all the equipment and accessories on the market , and needed to know the good gear from the junk. I needed to help people take better photos w...

The arrival of summer brings the airshow circuit back to life in the Upper Midwest. For many the sights and sounds of high performance jets and vintage war bird aircraft is enough to bring chills up and down their back. For others like me the chills are only half the thrill, nailing a few sharp close ups of these aircraft in flight is the payout of...

17° below zero was not your normal shooting environment. In fact most people might think going outside to take pictures under 32° might be a little insane. As for me, getting accused of being a little crazy is not unusual. I enjoy taking pictures in places many people won't go to or at the time of day where people will not venture out and if that i...