Step inside the studio as Joey the tiger cat takes the spotlight. From gear prep to candid antics, here’s how a Hasselblad session turned playful and fun.
The Shoot: Candid Cat & Joey’s Portrait Session
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The Pre-Shoot: Shaping the Vision, Setting the Stage
Planning a cat portrait shoot: from subject and design ideas to tools and studio setup, this pre-shoot guide blends humor, prep, and creativity.
The Pre Shoot: Preparation Shapes Creativity
Preparation shapes creativity. Learn how mastering craft, vision, and building an image bank can turn snapshots into intentional, lasting photographs.
Creative Photography: Giving Old Images a Second Life
Photography inspiration from a found leaf transformed in Lightroom and Photoshop, pairing an old image with a haiku about love, change, and letting go.
Let the Work Speak
Photographers risk alienating their audience when personal politics override their art. Let the image speak—unless advocacy is your artistic mission.
The Difference Is Creative Intent
Creativity isn’t about shooting randomly — it’s about seeing intentionally. Same setup, two different results. The difference? Creative intent.
The Underside of Grace
Photography teaches us to look again, to turn things over and find quiet, time-worn beauty where others saw nothing. The underside holds grace.
A Viewfinder for the Soul
A personal story about photography, writing, and finding emotional clarity — where the viewfinder becomes a path back to the creative soul.
Stargazer: A Reflection on Light, Stillness, and Craft
A reflection on creating Stargazer, a still life made with one light, a mirror, and intention—rooted in the early lessons of light, craft, and simplicity.
Fotoman 6×17 Lens Change Part #2: Calibration
Calibrating the Nikkor SW 90mm on a Fotoman 6×17 for hyperfocal focus with field tests, film notes, and image results using 510 Pyro and AGO processor.
Finding Inspiration in Simple Things: Overcoming Creative Slumps
Inspiration isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about finding magic in the ordinary. Embrace small spaces, favorite subjects, and light to reignite creativity.
Bellows Extension Compensation Made Simple: Methods, Tools & Tips
If you use a 4×5 or any bellows camera, knowing when and how to apply bellows extension compensation is key. This guide covers simple, effective methods.
Infrared Photography at Big Talbot Island: Magic in Monochrome
Discover the surreal beauty of Big Talbot Island through infrared photography. Explore Boneyard Beach and uncover a world unseen by the naked eye.
Fotoman 6×17 Lens Change Part #1: The Lens Cone
Learn to fit a new lens on a Fotoman 6×17, install a Nikkor 90mm f/4.5, adjust spacing for infinity focus, and replace screws for a secure fit.
Why Pet Portraits Matter: Rusty Rocket
A timeless pet portrait captured on Polaroid Type 55 film—a story of trust, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a photographer and her rescue dog.
Same Scene, Different Vision: Study in Film & Digital Photography
Explore the unique visual stories behind two images of a bouquet in a purple vase, captured with different cameras and processing techniques. #photography
What Darwin Saw: My First Steps into Digital Photography
My Nikon D200 debut in the Galápagos taught me invaluable lessons: prepare before traveling with new gear. Mistakes can lead to exceptional images like What Darwin Saw.
Using the ALPA Focusing Bellows with Digital Backs
Discover how the ALPA Focusing Bellows can enhance your photography experience with digital backs, providing a clear view of the LCD screen.
Mercury Classic
I share images of classic cars made with the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Lens from a trip to an antique car show in Gadsden County, Florida.
Twelve Plus Two
What a curious title, “Twelve Plus Two,” for this image, wouldn’t you agree? Learn how I turned a 4×5 black & white negative into a unique colored palette of my choosing.
Curtsy: A Story of Resilience, Photography, and the Power of Art
In 2023, a devastating weather event hit, leaving a photographer’s studio in ruins. Despite the chaos, creativity bloomed, resulting in a powerful image.
The Art of Pre-Visualization in Landscape Photography
In this article, I share the previsualization technique that guides me to where I need to set up the camera.
Shading and Enhancing: The Matte Box Advantage
I discovered that a matte box, typically used with DSLR and video cameras, can also be an excellent accessory for other camera types, like panoramic and large-format cameras.
Capturing Clarity: A Guide to MTF Charts and Lens Sharpness
Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) is used to describe how well a lens captures and reproduces details. This article explores the factors contributing to a high MTF.
HASSELBLAD FILM AND DIGITAL CAMERAS
Discover Hasselblad—renowned for modular design, durability, and exceptional image quality in both film and digital medium format photography.