Portfolio Refresh & New Work Section
I don’t usually make big changes to my portfolios halfway through the year, but after some soul searching and various feedback, I realized I needed help in refining my vision. It’s easy to get personally attached to your own work and lose site of it’s marketability. After reading and listening to many photo marketing experts, [...]
Digital Processing Fees
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of pressure to reduce my digital processing fees and, in some cases, even hand off my RAW files and let a third party deal with the post processing. Well, let me state this once and for all: I won’t do that. If I’m hired to create images that are [...]
Photography is just like…
…music. You hear a pop song in commercial, but that company doesn’t own the song. …software. You buy software, but that doesn’t mean you own the code. …blueprints. You may own the building when it’s built, but the architect owns the design. …sculpture. You can buy art, but you can’t copy and sell it as [...]
Attach a Digital SLR to a View Camera
So, imagine for a moment that Canon really does come out with a full frame square sensor. Imagine it’s around 40mp. Now imagine putting that camera body digital back on a view camera and being able to use Rodenstock digital lenses (some of the sharpest and clearest lenses I’ve ever used). That would be sweet. [...]
Architecture – Design & Spirit
Earlier this year, I was invited by Newspace Center for Photography to teach an architectural photography workshop. I was very honored and humbled that they thought of me. I’ve done a few other classes/workshops, but this was a full day class and much more involved than what I’ve done before. The class consisted of a [...]
Cost of Doing (Photo) Business Calculator
For anyone wanting to be a photographer or currently a photographer, the most important thing is to know your Cost of Doing Business (CODB). Fortunately, the NPPA makes it really easy for you. NPPA: Cost of Doing Business Calculator
Tasty Good Times at Besaw’s
I’m starting to believe that fate exists. About five and half years ago, my wife and I were visiting Portland to decide if we wanted to move here from Virginia. Both of us love eating out and breakfast is one of my favorite meals. If we were going to relocate to Portland, it better have [...]
Marketing 101 for Commercial Photographers
I think one of the most challenging aspects to being a commercial photographer is the marketing. It’s ironic because we are in a commercial marketing environment, yet reaching the people we want to hire us can seem voodoo and difficult. In my experience, no matter how good you are or how “cool” you are, if [...]
Pricing Etiquette
Read this today and it really struck a chord with me. Just replace “sweater” with “photo.” From Lauren Venell of Biz Miss. Originally posted here on Design*Sponge. “Pricing Etiquette” Yes, Virginia, there is a polite way to price. Here are a couple of common pricing faux pas to avoid: Changing your prices too often: yes, [...]
43 Totally Random Pro Tips
This is actually an old post from a different blog I dabbled in. It was called Pro Photo Tips and it kind of fizzled out. Still, there are some good posts on there that I want to bring over here. Like this one. Get it in camera whenever you can. Photoshop time is expensive and [...]
My Latest Printed Portfolio
The good folks at Wonderful Machine just put a video of my portfolio on YouTube. Here it is for you viewing pleasure: This portfolio was a general overview of all my work. I’m working on building books for each specialty.
Portland Spaces Summer 2009 Cover Feature & More
Hot of the press, the latest issue of Portland Spaces features some beautiful interiors and furniture from Portland based designers. I had the pleasure to photograph two stories for this issue and both turned out fantastic. It also gave me a glimpse into the design scene here in Portland and I have to say it [...]
Behind the Scenes – Portland Spaces Cover Shoot
Finally had a moment to breath and post this! It’s been a really busy year. I’ll have more on what’s been happening soon. But first, I’d like to present my first cover feature for Portland Spaces!
Top 6 Reasons to Shoot in Oregon
I don’t mean to brag, but Oregon is probably the best place to do a location photo shoot. I would say even better than California, unless you’re shooting models in bikinis and board shorts (the beaches are a little chilly here). I originally moved here for personal reasons; mostly looking a change of pace from [...]
Portfolio on Workbook
I’m pleased to announce I have a new 20 screen portfolio on Workbook.com. Check it out! I’ve also updated my portfolios on AltPick and CommArts Creative Hotlist.
Big Spread in Portland Spaces Premier Issue
It’s not often you get to shoot a feature for the premier of a new magazine. But, that’s just what I did this month. Portland Spaces launched on January 10th, 2008. The Portland home + lifestyle focused magazine features some great articles on homes, design, green living, and products. For my piece “Desirables”, we shot [...]
December Gigs
Fall was very busy around here and it all culminated with a big month of published work in December. I was in four separate magazines and also shot all the photography for a website for a new commercial client (I did the web design and code, too. Yeah, I geek out like that sometimes). Here’s [...]
Teaching Mt. Hood Photo Students
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being a guest lecturer for Jen Brinkman’s photography class that she teaches at Mt. Hood Community College. This is the third year that I’ve done it. For the class, I go over architectural photography basics and lighting techniques. We usually do a demo and then I give a prepared [...]
