It’s that time of year where most of us have spent some time reflecting on 2017 and then setting some goals for 2018. There are so many different ways you can personalize goal setting to work for you and hopefully one or two of the ideas shared here will resonate with you and inspire you to grab your camera. 1. Group or Individual Projects This is one of the most common ways that I see photographers jump into a new year. There are so many different kinds

With all that vast beautiful white snow, contrast is a must for a compelling photograph. Do yourself a favor and wear your lens hood to prevent the glare from the snow which can create a haze in your images that will cause you to lose the distinguishment of your lights and darks. A polarizing filter may also be something to consider to also cut out the glare but in addition, it can also bring back the color to your skies. "Balancing hopes, desires and an appreciating of

It might sound like common sense to some of you who are winter warriors but if you happen to be in the crowd that does not live or often shoot in snow, this one is for you! Invest in a good backpack for your gear which will allow you easy transport and easy access to your gear while you shoot in the snow. You likely wont want to set your bag of gear directly on the ice cold ground unless it is incredibly insulated. Another reason to

When a new year starts, I always feel full of creativity and inspiration. There are so many projects I want to tackle and things I want to accomplish. I can just feel that 2018 is going to be a great year. But then, I feel that every January. And then, as the year begins to roll on and the demands of daily life put pressure on me, my creativity begins to wane. I start to wonder why I thought I was going to actually complete that project