During the month of January my Facebook group Develop with Light practiced slow shutter photography and ICM. A few of the members asked how to be more intentional when using slow shutter speeds. This made me think about why and under what circumstances I use this technique.

The school year’s end is one of a photographer’s busiest times. Prom pictures, graduation shots, and senior portraits are needed by parents and teachers alike. In this article I will share 5 tips for best results for these kinds of group images.

Framing in photography refers to the technique of drawing focus to the subject in the photo by blocking other parts of the image with something in the scene. Generally said framing refers to using elements of a scene to create a frame within a frame.

Today I want to talk about Creative Photography, one of my favorite topics.

In my workshops, I most often hear students struggling to come up with a photo composition that is both meaningful and pleasing to the eye; this is one of the most challenging photography skills. While learning about technical aspects like exposure, aperture choice and corresponding shutter speed is relatively straight-forward, the answer on how to compose an eye catching photo is a far more difficult to find.