Several weeks ago, I stumbled across a website advertising a blogging contest.  I decided to enter and next thing I knew- I was a contestant in the We Blog Better “Survive The Blog” contest.    If you haven’t read up on the contest, take a minute to do so… its a pretty unique idea! I’ve made it to the Final Six -woo hoo- now I...

Of all the things you do as a photographer, coming up with creative ideas is probably one of the most important.  Unfortunately, it is also one of the toughest. You can always buy the latest and greatest camera gear or download the newest Photoshop filters.  You can learn the “rules” of photography, like composition and posing.  You can even check...

Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Paul Steele for the NextGoal blog.  This guy is truly an inspiration and takes goal setting to the next level.  One of the questions I asked him was whether or not he had failed at some of his goals.  Paul’s response was “No, never- a goal will always be there.”   That had never really occurred to...

As a big fan of 80s music, I jumped at a chance to interview rock and roll icon, Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out exactly how I had hoped… Larry’s Failed Celebrity Interview Enjoy! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Share on technorati...

As many of you know, I am part of a team that started a new blog last week.  We are competing in a very cool blogging competition (read more here) and need your help. We are trying to get the word out about our new blog and could use your help!  We are even willing to offer a little incentive… Tell Me More! We have put together a contest that only runs...

The great thing about challenges is how they push you outside your comfort zone.  Sure- sometimes they end with terrible crash landings, but sometimes they end with a huge feeling of accomplishment.  To me the reward really does outweigh the risk. For starters, we really use the word challenge very loosely.   Columbus sailing around the world with no idea...

Are you trying to get your photography skills to the next level?  If not, you should be!  The advances in photographic technology have been incredible over the past decade, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be improving your skills along with them.  A combination of working Photoshop skills and a willingness to stretch your creativity are required...