Ready To Take Your Social Media To The Next Level? Still struggling to get your social media program working properly? If you are like most people, you spend hours and hours online “marketing your business” with very little to show for it. Don’t worry- help is here! A while back, I wrote an ebook c...
I’ve been a big fan of photographing with a ring light, since I picked one up at a convention a couple of years ago. It gives a very distinctive catchlight in the eyes and can really have striking results. I decided to try something slightly different last week. I had seen some folks online doing H...
Big News! This summer I will be offering something I have never offered before: a one day, hands-on photography workshop. I’ve spoken at photography conventions across the U.S., but never actually done this type of class. If you have been wanting to improve your photography skills – this is your ...
Well, some kind soul nominated me for the Dallas A-List so I figured I may as well play it out. As most of you know, I’m not a huge self-promoter. I’m going to post the link and hopefully droves of raving fans will head there and vote. Hey- it could happen??? So get out and vote. Tell your friend...
Do you want to get better at photography? It doesn’t matter if you a seasoned pro or a brand-new-just-bought-a-camera newbie. We ALL want to get better. Here’s your chance. Viva Mexico! This fall, I’m taking a group of photographers to Riviera Maya, Mexico for four days of photography in a fun, r...
Klout is one of those polarizing forces on the Internet. Some people swear by it -others think it is a joke. If you are unfamiliar with Klout, it is basically a website that tracks your social media interactions and calculates a score showing how “influential” you are. The exact formula they use ...
Susan's Letters - part of the ONE Project
Anar's Sari - The ONE Project
Heather's Photo Album
This project has produced some very emotional stories, but this is one you won't forget. Here is Marsha's story.
A Week Of Inspiration I just returned from Altanta after spending the week at Gwinett Technical College judging at PPA’s International Photographic Competition. Every year, judges from around the country get together for a week to judge the best photography from around the world. It is truly an ex...
Read moreIs there a photographer out there who doesn’t want to get better? Isn’t everyone looking for the ultimate learning platform for photography? Well, Trey Ratcliff of “Stuck in Customs” fame may have just found it! A few weeks ago, I was introduced to a new learning community called The Arcanum. Th...
Read moreReady to get your learn on??? I’ll be doing a presentation tomorrow for the 2016 Digital Art Summit. My program is on “Growing as an Artist” and there are plenty of other presenters doing some amazing programs as well. You have the option of just purchasing my program or they have some packages th...
Read moreIt is that time again. Time to take on a huge charity venture to help some kids smile. My son Dean is helping me promote again this year, so here he is to tell you more…. WHAT IS IT? Operation Smile provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities for children...
Read moreOk, I’ve fallen a bit behind in my blogging, but had to take a second for a “shameless self-promotion post.” Several years ago, I started a YouTube channel to share tips on photography, Photoshop, etc. It started out as just a fun project and just continued to grow. Recently, the channel reached ...
Read moreJust returned from a fun weekend in Yakima, Washington where I judged images at PPA’s Western States District Image Competition. If you’ve never entered photographic competitions, you are missing out on one of the best educational opportunities available. It truly forces you to hone your craft and ...
Read moreIt is back- Celebration of Smiles 2017! Every year, we do free portraits to support Operation Smile. For a donation of merely $25, we photograph you and give you the digital file. No strings attached. For every 10 we do, enough money is raised ($250) to pay for a child to have surgery. What a de...
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