This image is from a photo shoot I did mid-season soccer. Soccer is a great game to shoot because generally the games are early enough that there is good light – until the sun goes down and the field lights come on. The golden hour is when the sun is just going down – everything...Continue Reading
Some of the best photos I’ve ever taken have happened suddenly. Sometimes I’m on a shoot on location with all of my equipment and a plan to get the perfect image. But sometimes, I’ll find myself in a situation where a scene presents itself that just communicates a feeling or an idea. This photo is...Continue Reading
I absolutely love Canon’s cameras and lenses. I’ve tried everything else and have always come back to Canon. I’ve gone through several Canon body variations, some lower cost (and fewer features) and some high end like the Canon 1D Mark IV (which is my absolute favorite) but I’ve settled into a mid-range camera body that...Continue Reading
One of my favorite photos. This image was captured at the beginning of a big game. Sometimes we wait for the action and miss some of the foundational shots like this. Continue Reading
Shooting under the lights can be tough sometimes, but games earlier in the season when the light is still around for the first part of the game are the best games to shoot hands down. You’ll get at least a full quarter of great light that will produce more great shots in that short time...Continue Reading
Sometimes you see a great scene and want to stop to shoot it, but don’t have the time or the cooperation of the driver. I took this out the passenger window at 55 mph when we just didn’t have time to stop. This was with a low end camera and a good lens. Continue Reading
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