Black And White

Pastor Corey Brooks: A Man on a Mission

The Hotel that was frequented by prostitutes and drug addicts before being shut down

Meet Pastor Corey Brooks through the eyes of the camera. Pastor Brooks has received national attention over the past few months for pitching a tent on the roof of an old hotel that was frequented by drug addicts and prostitutes in hopes to replace it with a community center.

Feb 03, 2012 | Categories: black and white, Street Photography | Tags: black and white, Chicago, street photography | 2 Comments »

Central Park Self Portrait

Sometimes when you have the sun to your back you have to make the best of it!

Jan 20, 2012 | Categories: black and white, General | Tags: environmental portraits, New York City, self-portrait | Comments Off

When are you most creative?

A few quick, poetic thoughts on creativity and some fun penguin images…

Dec 13, 2011 | Categories: black and white, General | Tags: vision | 6 Comments »

How to use a vignette in Silver Efex Pro

Here’s a quick video on using a vignette in Silver Efex Pro to direct the viewer’s attention…

Nov 23, 2011 | Categories: black and white, General, Software, Video | Tags: "nik software", black and white, Silver Efex Pro 2.0, Video | 1 Comment »

Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots DVD released

My new DVD, Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots, will be shipping very soon. Here’s how to score a great promotional price on it from Peachpit…

Nov 14, 2011 | Categories: black and white, General | Tags: black and white, dvd, From Snapshots to Great Shots, peachpit | Comments Off

To the Racetrack I go!

Here’s a cool image of one of nature’s true wonders — the Racetrack Playa in Death Valley — and an invitation to join me for my upcoming Nik Software webinar.

Sep 26, 2011 | Categories: black and white, General, workshops | Tags: "nik software", black and white, Silver Efex Pro 2.0, webinar, workshops | 1 Comment »

2011 Black and White Photo Contest is live!

Enter your great black and white shots for a shot at a share of nearly $3,000 in awesome prizes!

Sep 02, 2011 | Categories: black and white, contest, General | Tags: black and white, Black and white contest, contest | 9 Comments »

Last weeks studio set-up

Head over to the blog for a look at how I set up last week’s studio shoot and to find out which shot my lovely model liked best.

Apr 12, 2011 | Categories: black and white, General, making of the image | Tags: black and white, making of the image, studio photography | 7 Comments »

Next Week’s Preview….

Join me next week for “The People of the Maasai Mara,” a tour a of a local Masai village in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Mar 18, 2011 | Categories: black and white, Q&A, Travel | Tags: maasai, travel photography | 1 Comment »

Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots

My latest Peachpit book, Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots, is now available for pre-order! Stop by the blog for details.

Mar 02, 2011 | Categories: black and white, books, From Snapshots to Great Shots, General | Tags: black and white, books, peachpit | 3 Comments »

Silver Efex Pro 2.0 Released

Visit the blog to find out how you can win a signed copy of my upcoming “Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots” book!

Feb 24, 2011 | Categories: black and white, Software | Tags: silver Efex pro, Silver Efex Pro 2.0, Tetons | 3 Comments »

Nik Software’s Silver Efex Pro 2.0 Review

Nik Software was kind enough to loan me an Alpha copy of their soon-to-be-released Silver Efex Pro 2.0. I’ve tested it… and WOW! Visit the blog for my review.

Feb 11, 2011 | Categories: black and white, General, Software | Tags: Adobe Lightroom, Africa, black and white, silver Efex pro, Silver Efex Pro 2.0, software | 5 Comments »