Seattle Architectural & Real Estate Photographer:

One of the truly great things about shooting digitally is the freedom to simply snap away. Of course the downside to all this is you are likely to end up with a a lot of images...and I mean a LOT. If you are anything like me, you probably have a large collection of photos - some which you really...

If you've read my blog much you'll probably know that I like to photograph spiders. I used to be quite afraid of them as a child, time has passed and the fear has become interest or at least curiosity tinged with a bit of respect. Frankly, they can make quite stunning subjects as well. But not t...

If you've been following my blog about dealing with interior light for RE shoots, you might have noticed I'm a big fan of dusk shots. Not only are they quite easy to create but they can be very dramatic as well. Must dusk shots involve exteriors (focal point house) or interior (focal point inter...

Wow, I think that's my longest blog title yet! There's been a lot of info lately on HDR, blends, bounce flash etc. Much of it good info (some of it not unfortunately) but very little objective comparison of methods all in one blog. I'm going to cover the following topics: single exposure (availa...

Well, it would be if it existed. I'm talking about Microsoft's Photosynth...and it is on it's way (though it will certainly be a while).  I mentioned this in a blog a ways back (as I believe others have). However, I just wanted to take a moment to illustrate how photosynth could very well change...

While I specliazine in architectural and real estate photography I thought it would be fun to depart from my typical topic and talk a little bit about working with kids. :) I began my career working with children and there are days I really miss that type of work. Also, I think it keeps us fresh...

First off let's remember that today is about thanking all those who have served to protect our country. :) Cheryl (fearless photography leader of this very group) suggested it would be nice if someone put out some thoughts on photographing fireworks. Actually *cough* I realized I don't have any ...

Most of the properties I photograph are staged (thank goodness!). But occasionally I do run across a booking where staging is impractical (in the case of a site still under construction, as below) or it simply isn't utilized. This is undoubtedly more difficult to photograph. Even more vexing is ...

I was shooting a private party last week in Seattle Aquarium and afterwards, one of the staff came up to me and asked me about why I was firing my flash backwards. I stopped packing up my gear and we both took a break to talk photography for a while. He told me that was the first time he'd ever ...

Life is a funny thing sometimes. You simply have to laugh at the odd turn of events that so often come your way. Last year I received a booking for two new construction houses that were just being built. I was there to get some view shots. When I arrived at the first house (they were side by sid...