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Maasai Mara Africa Tree

Stop by the blog for a 35% off discount code good on any of my Peachpit titles and for your personal invitation to my free webinar!


Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots, Author John Batdorff

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


My new book and the long lens dilemma

Black and white image of the Tetons mountains

Stop by today’s blog to find out about the new book I’ll be writing and to see how I settled on a lens to rent for my trip to Africa.


Nikon D7000:From Snapshots to Great Shots

Nikon D7000: From Snapshots to Great Shots

I’m happy to unveil the cover of The Nikon D7000: From Snapshots to Great Shots book. I photographed this image in Idaho last summer on what ended up being the last photographic trip with my best travel bud “Tess”—my dog, so the cover holds a little sentimental value.


Chicago Lightroom Seminar Announced

Marco Ryan reviewing a shot

I’m happy to announce a new Lightroom seminar that will be taking place this December in Chicago. I’m limiting my workshop to eight people so that I have ample time to cover everything and leave no questions unanswered. Read more about the workshop on today’s blog.


Vision and Voice a Must Read!

Vision and Voice by David duChemin

I had a chance to read David du Chemin’s “Vision and Voice” over the summer, and I want to tell you folks, I love this book. Also, tomorrow is the big giveaway brought to you by Drobo and yours truly. Make sure to stop by the blog tomorrow for all the easy details. This is going to be one giveaway you won’t want to miss!


Composition: From Snapshots to Great Shots

comp

I was contacted by Peachpit about writing a chapter on Black and White photography and composition for their upcoming book, “Compositions: From Snap Shots to Great Shots” I’m really excited about the opportunity and looking forward to the process. The book looks great, will be full of helpful information, and the best part is I get to have my own little chapter. If you’re interested in pre-ordering a copy then stop by the blog for more details.


“Transcending Travel” a must read

Transcending Travel – A guide to Captivating Travel Photography

One of my favorite travel photographers, Mitchell Kanashkevich, just released a new e-book, “Transcending Travel—A guide to captivating travel photography.” I bought the book yesterday and must say it was a pleasure to read.