Photographer's Journal

Welcome to my online journal, otherwise known as a blog. Here I'll be sharing pertinent information, inspirational stories, trip reports, behind-the-photo stories, photography tips and techniques, and various random thoughts that you might find interesting. If you have any questions or comments regarding the opinions and information shared here, feel free to contact me. Thanks for your interest in my work!

The Art of Displaying Fine Art Photographs: A Comprehensive Guide

Fine art photographs are not just images; they are treasures that capture moments, emotions, and stories. They deserve to be displayed in a manner that not only preserves their beauty but also enhances the aesthetic appeal of your space...

Guide to Purchasing Fine Art Prints

If you're new to collecting art, or just have a casual interest in art and would like something new for your home, you may have some questions regarding where to start finding the perfect piece for your wall...

Abstract Photography: Exploring the Essence of Nature and Landscapes
March 6, 2024

In the realm of visual arts, photography stands as a medium of infinite exploration, allowing both photographers and viewers to journey beyond the mere representation of reality. Among its myriad genres, abstract photography, especially where nature and landscapes are concerned, offers a particularly fascinating avenue for exploration...

Photographing Cuckolds Lighthouse
March 4, 2024  |  Southport, Maine

Maine's coast is dotted with lighthouses that sit out in the water on submerged ledges or small islets that create hazards for sea captains piloting their boats and ships safely into harbor. From Whaleback light in Kittery, to Lubec Channel Lighthouse in Lubec, these lighthouses are visible from the shore and a reminder of Maine's maritime heritage...

Preserving The Past
January 24, 2024

This winter has been a strange one here in Maine. We haven't had much snow, it's been warmer than it normally is, and to top it off, we've been getting hammered with vicious nor'easters that have battered the towns up and down the coast...

Capturing the Lowcountry of South Carolina
January 22, 2024  |  South Carolina

I recently had the opportunity to travel to South Carolina to visit a friend near Charleston. Thankfully, this friend is also a photo enthusiast so we spent most of our time chasing the light and visiting various locations around Charleston and the Lowcountry to photograph...

Revisiting Mesa Arch
January 12, 2024  |  Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Utah

A quick Google image search for Mesa Arch, easily the most popular feature in Canyonlands National Park, will bring up no shortage of spectacular sunrise photos. Often, the sun has just risen over the La Sal Mountains, in the distance, and the photographer has gotten a sunstar somewhere under the arch...

(Almost) Every Photo I Took in 2023
December 31, 2023

I've put together a video showing almost every photo I made during 2023, and set it to some music. I hope you enjoy this brief look back!

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2023 Year In Review
December 27, 2023

It's hard to believe 2023 is winding down, and 2024 is right around the corner. 2023 was an amazing year for a lot of reasons, photographically, for me. I did more teaching than ever this year, with online workshops mixed with some in-person workshops, but I also did a lot of photographing for myself...

Into The Storm
December 21, 2023  |  Portland, Maine

Last year, just before Christmas, a historic nor'easter hit Maine, bringing high winds, towering waves, and torrential rains with it. The photography that Maine photographers produced of the storm was simply epic...

Exploring The Swamps in Louisiana
November 28, 2023  |  Lake Verret, Napoleonville, Louisiana

Back in the spring of 2021, I made the drive from Maine to Louisiana to visit my friend Andy Crawford. Andy has lived in Louisiana all his life, and we met through a Facebook page for artists that was hosted by the website company we were both using at the time...

Ain't They Grand? A Review of My Recent Adventures in the Tetons
November 24, 2023  |  Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Grand Teton National Park near Jackson, Wyoming, is simply stunning. I've visited twice now, but since the first time was only for about 16 hours, I hardly count that, except that I did manage to make a few good photographs in that time...

5 Reasons Why Art Makes a Great Gift
November 22, 2023

At any gift-giving time of year, whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, a birthday, wedding, or anniversary, we are often stumped as to what to give someone for a gift. Somehow, it seems art is often overlooked, but art, and specifically landscape photography, makes a great gift! Whether it's a collectable museum-quality print, or a household item such as a throw pillow, coffee mug, or jigsaw puzzle, art often is a gift that goes above and beyond a normal gift...

2023 Holiday Gift Guide
November 7, 2023

It's that time of year again! The Holiday Shopping Season is upon us, as evidenced by all the TV and internet advertisements playing Christmas music. It occurred to me that despite all those who follow my work on social media, not everyone may be aware of all of the different ways my work can be purchased, and thus given as gifts...

A Change in Perspective
November 6, 2023

The surest way to take something familiar and make it new again is to look at it from a new point of view. This is true of anything in life, whether it be a TV show that we've seen that we suddenly watch with a different point of view, a social or political issue we never considered except from our own perspective, but now look at in light of someone else's concerns, or simply considering a new use for a room that you've always used another way...

A Grizzly Encounter
October 20, 2023  |  Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

I have often said that I am not a wildlife photographer. I simply don't have the patience to stake out a location in the hopes a wild animal decides to show up there when I'm there. I'm more than happy to photograph animals that I come across by accident, while I'm out taking landscapes, but that's pretty much the extent of it...

Maine Portraits: Getting Outside of My Box
September 30, 2023

One of the things I'm thankful for in my photography career is that I have had the opportunity to work with some of the best photographers in the world. While I was at Canon, I had the opportunity to work with and learn portrait and lighting techniques from photographers such as Bruce Dorn and Bob Davis...

Nature's Fury: Photographing in a Tropical Storm
September 18, 2023  |  Acadia National Park, Maine

As a photographer, I appreciate a good storm for the opportunities it can provide for interesting photos. But I'm also torn. Because there's nothing like a stormy day spent at home curled up on the couch all cozy and warm, as the wind and rain whip around outside...