Lately, I’ve started taking some time to just browse around the internet and look for photographers who interest me.  Maybe they have interesting stories or just stunning images.  Instead of just leaving a comment and heading on to the next search, I thought I’d start highlighting a few on my blog.  I don’t really care if they are seasoned pros...

Without a doubt, digital photography has brought about one of the biggest changes in photographic history.  As a result, the role of the photographer is in a state of change.  The line between pro and amateur has been blurred.  You can no longer own a “pro” camera and rely on that to make you a pro.  Most of your clients will have the same, if not...

Every year, we are lucky enough to get Santa to pay a special visit to Lourcey Photography.  Oh sure, there are 100 places you can go see Santa this time of year… the mall, a photography studio, the North Pole – however, our visit is somewhat different. As a thank you for our portrait clients, we invite them to bring their family to the event and get...

I’ve had the privilege of speaking at several state photography conventions over the past couple of years.  I’ve met lots of great people and answered many questions about photography and Photoshop.  A few months back, I decided to put together a website that would offer educational videos, lessons, etc to help people take their photography to the...

For the past few years, I have dedicated a good deal of my time and effort toward improving my skills not only as a photographer – but as an artist, in general.  One of my favorite tools is Corel Painter and its ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Unlike a Photoshop filter that simply applies a fake effect all over the image, a...

As photographers, we are always looking for ways to add impact to our images.  For better or for worse, there are hundreds of Photoshop plugins to choose from – some good, some bad.   One of the ones I have been using lately is Topaz Adjust.   To illustrate its power, here are a couple of images – before and after. You can see how it really...