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November 2015

Of a New Orleans Second Line, Funerals, and Street Photography Papparazzi, My Life as a Witness

As I was about to head out the door this morning I remembered I had such a strange dream last night. We were at the funeral for a still living New Orleans music legend and I was going to say some words. Now let me get this straight – I did not personally know this …

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THROWBACK SATURDAY! HOW TO TUESDAY #5 – Photographing in Natural Light versus Strobes when photographing families and kids

Here’s a throwback to How To Tuesday #5 where I explain when to use natural light for portraits and when/how to add strobes. I will be teaching these techniques and MORE in my upcoming workshop “Art of the Photographic Portrait” August 20th in New Orleans – space is filling fast! Sign up Now! CLICK HERE! Now …

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Arts Council New Orleans Luna Féte photo walk – it’s a pop up, meetup, get up New Orleans photo workshop!

I am honored to work with the Arts Council New Orleans again on a very special project. As we inch closer to New Orleans’ Tri-Centennial celebration in 2018, The Arts Council has been ramping their own celebration with LUNA Féte.  LUNA (Light Up NOLA Arts) Féte is a visionary initiative created by the Arts Council New …

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HOW TO TUESDAY’S #4 – Can You Afford to Be Creative? Digital Photography and the Evolution of the Business Side of Creativity

I still feel that my calling to photography is stronger than ever. My desire to use the camera as a tool to tell a story is continuing to evolve as is my ability to communicate with my subject.  What I wasn’t expecting was the amount of computer work, accounting, and file management that goes with …

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HOW TO TUESDAY’S #3 – Tis the Season! Portrait Lighting Made Easy: Photograph great portraits in any situation!

Hello everyone! I first want to apologize for getting your edition of “HOW TO TUESDAY’S” out so late. I had a two day job this week that had me up early and working late. I will do better next week getting this to your inbox before noon so you can get started shooting. Portrait Lighting …

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