NHRA pre-season testing in the desert
Fri, 30/01/09 – 3:36 | No Comment

Every year the cars and stars of the NHRA converge on Firebird International Raceway to test out their cars in preparation of the 2009 season which begins in two weeks. Preseason testing usually is the …

Read the full story »
Lighting

Photographers share lighting techniques and principles using professional lighting systems, flashes and available light.

Photoshop

Photographers share tips and secrets about working with Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard photo editing software.

Portraits

Photographers give you a behind-the-scenes look at prepping for and shooting portraits.

Scenery

Scenic photographs and panoramic shots in both urban and rural settings.

Sports

Photographers share favorite photos and some of the unique challenges inherent in sports photography.

Home » Archive by Author

Articles by askthephotographer

A 300 mph drive in Sin City
Saturday, 8 Nov, 2008 – 21:58 | No Comment
A 300 mph drive in Sin City

With my insanely too busy schedule these days I rarely get the chance to shoot smaller sports, so when the chance presents itself I go nuts and do my best to produce interesting imagery. Continue …

Human-powered racing—XC State Finals
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 23:45 | No Comment
Human-powered racing—XC State Finals

 
With no home Michigan football game last Saturday, I was able to attend for the first time Michigan’s high school state cross country finals, held annually at Michigan International Speedway. It was my first time …

Our next President
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 21:10 | No Comment
Our next President

These are photos I shot back in March. I love election nights, but for the first time in like 8 years, I had no assignment this election night. So I watch the returns with friends …

First shoot in at-home studio
Monday, 20 Oct, 2008 – 23:49 | No Comment
First shoot in at-home studio

 
So I recently cleaned out the empty room in my basement and built a bare-bones (and dirty cheap) home studio. The walls were already white, the floor is a nice dull painted concrete surface, and …

Portrait practice part 3
Sunday, 19 Oct, 2008 – 22:01 | No Comment
Portrait practice part 3

On a very rare weekend in town with nothing for me to do, I got a hold of my buddy Lina. After finding out she was just as bored, we met up to toy around …

Sometimes the light is on your side
Friday, 10 Oct, 2008 – 21:20 | No Comment
Sometimes the light is on your side

This is a portrait from this evening. This fence is just across the street from my studio. I’ve shot people against it hundreds of times and always try to make it look a little different. …

Portrait practice in the desert
Friday, 10 Oct, 2008 – 8:07 | No Comment
Portrait practice in the desert

With a rare week in town I decided it was time to do some practicing on my portrait shooting. I got a hold of Lina, a model I had shot with before. Rounded up Naomi …

GQ
Friday, 3 Oct, 2008 – 21:26 | No Comment
GQ

Shot a fun assignment for GQ Magazine today. Bombay Sapphire is running an advertorial showing different bartenders from across the US, so I went down to the Heathman and spent an hour mixing some very …

Can you say scenic?
Tuesday, 16 Sep, 2008 – 21:36 | No Comment
Can you say scenic?

I am constantly amazed that I get paid money to travel to some amazing places and see some really amazing locations. Sunday’s wedding was a perfect example. I have never been to Gorgecrest Winery before, but …

My birthday gift from the Arizona Cardinals…a win!
Tuesday, 16 Sep, 2008 – 0:38 | No Comment
My birthday gift from the Arizona Cardinals…a win!

Ever since the Superbowl last year I couldn’t wait for the NFL season to begin. After a preseason game a few weeks ago it was finally time for the Arizona Cardinals home opener against the …