Is photography fake? A farmhouse photo shaped by memory and imagination explores truth, art, and the line between real and illustrative.
Is Photography Fake—or Is It Art?
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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.
Same Scene, Different Vision: 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
Film Digitization: Technique and Exploring Creativity
Insights into my process of digitizing film using cameras, reflecting on my journey from film to digital and the importance of technique over equipment.
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.
Selling Over 500K Images: From Print Sales to Digital Success
As I near retirement from commercial work, I reflect on my journey as a graphic artist, photographer, and businesswoman. From selling countless prints in the pre-digital era to transitioning into web design and digital imaging, my career has been a blend of passion, adaptability, and creativity. Join me as I recount the milestones and lessons learned in my 40-year career.
FILTERS
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, understanding the world of camera filters can enhance your photography skills. From color balancing filters to ND filters, this guide covers everything you need to know about different types of filters, materials, and systems available in the market.
FILM + PROCESS
Explore film photography gear, formats, and tools—plus personal insights on testing films, processing equipment, and favorite formats from hands-on experience.
Balancing Light: A Simple Guide to Pinhole Exposure
Learn how to determine perfect exposure for pinhole photography using a light meter reading and a simple conversion factor—no gadgets required.
Digitizing Film Part 2: Software, Contact Sheets, Bracketing, Stitching, Workflow
I perform a number of tasks while creating image files that include bracketing + blending exposures, and slicing + stitching larger film sizes. Bracketing may not always be necessary, but with the convenience, a digital camera brings to this type of task, it cannot hurt.
Panorama In Pieces
On a trip to Marietta, Georgia, I used my Fujifilm X100T to create a panorama, testing Lightroom’s stitching method I’d just assigned to my students.