We just got back from a great visit to San Francisco. I was speaking at the ProPhoto Expo over the weekend, so Heather and I decided to go a few days early for a little mini-vacation in one of our favorite cities. It is so strange to be on vacation in August and wearing jackets the whole time. Since we had been to SF a few times before, we decided to avoid the...

As daunting as it can be to have to create a self-portrait every week, there is one big upside to this project: I’m not really accountable to anyone except myself. I don’t have to follow any of the rules of traditional portraiture. I’m not restricted by any guidelines whatsoever. It really is quite freeing! As photographers, we are taught to not...

My pal Gusi is studying theater at OKCU. Last semester she took this makeup class and learned all these crazy techniques. We decided it would be fun to use one of these for the project. This look was created by covering my face with little pieces of candy and cupcake sprinkles. Lots and LOTS of pieces. I thought it would take 30 or 40 minutes, but it actually took...

Years ago, I took this great picture of Walter playing pool. I was just starting to really learn about photography and somehow – quite accidentally – got this great shot of him. I still have a copy of it hanging in my office and he has a copy hanging in his game room. Since I did the painting of his wife Tammie, I decided I would update his pool...

While visiting friends in Kansas City this summer, I decided to paint a portrait of Tammie to try out a new style. I wanted it to be a very simple, elegant portrait – but not overly formal. Here is what we came up with… We printed the painting on watercolor paper and matted it for a very fine art feel. I was thrilled with the final piece. Next up, I...