Double exposure photography is a creative technique that involves exposing a single frame of film (or sensor) to two or more images. The result is a unique and often surreal image that combines different elements from each photograph. This technique has been around since the early days of photography and has been used by photographers to create stunning works of art.

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.

Have you ever done portrait photography in the most beautiful oceanside location near Los Angeles? For the last seven years I have lived on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, an underrated and extremely scenic area 30 minutes South of Los Angeles. No matter if you live in LA or you’re here for a brief vacation, don’t miss coming out to see it. Our mostly quiet neighborhoods offer a large variety of trails, restaurants and shopping areas. But most importantly, it is an amazing location for photography.

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.

After months of work, it’s ready for you to read: my new workshop “Develop With Light - Creative Photography Techniques” is available for pre-order now and is launching on Tuesday, April 5th.

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.

Peak Design Camera Bag Review. In this video I compare and review my collection of four Peak Design camera bags, the Everyday Tote (15 and 20 L) and the Everyday Sling (3 and 6 L). Incredibly stunning and very functional camera bags in various sizes.

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.