A Facebook friend posted an impressive picture yesterday morning and that question came to mind so I asked.  Realizing that same query has been posed to me countless times, I thought it might make a good topic and allow for an exchange of ideas now and in the future.  Like most guys who shoot with [...]

…and there hasn’t been.  After speaking with business people along Florida’s Gulf Coast and hearing them lament that  the media has created an entirely false impression of things I’m going to do my part to report the truth!  The truth is the beaches, birds, coast and water are all oil free and being off season, [...]

If you operate a business chances are the advertising budget is tight. Why not take a moment to consider your peak traffic time and the  mood or feel associated with the image you’d like to convey?  Maximize the visual effect of your marketing dollars!  For lots of local restaurants and other enterprises I can think [...]

As the saying goes, “you only get one chance to make a first impression.”  On an architectural photography shoot in Port Royal recently that idea was fixed in my mind as I methodically circled the mansion’s exterior taking a series of photos and looking for that one which would make the prospective buyer just have [...]

Even in sunny SWFL, we don’t always get what we expect.  Many times when we’re out shooting photos for work or recreation we’re faced with poor but workable light.  Here’s how to save the day: 1)- Remember that in the end it’s all form and lighting so if  there’s no nice sun shine and classically [...]

One of this weekend’s assignments took me to Collier County’s impressive Sun N Fun Lagoon and to the absolutely spectacular oasis known as Freedom Park.  During both of the shoots I realized what a bevy of opportunities existed for anyone interested in photography to take great pictures. Architecture- These facilities always have interesting visitor centers, [...]

…When discussing an upcoming photography lesson with a new student recently, my first question was “what is it that you’d like to accomplish first?” and that was the answer.   Whether you’ll be taking pictures with a point and shoot or a sophisticated SLR, here a few things for you to try: 1)- Get the light [...]

Everyone who has been following SWFLOutdoorPhotography on Facebook and via my blog site knows that I’ve been working on a collection of nautically themed photos this week.  Quite often I’m content with well composed shots best described as still life or silhouettes but last night I wanted to add some human content to the images.  [...]

…that phrase has become standard fare at the office and other gathering places on Monday morning.  In this context it’s more a question of what did the weekend yield in pictures. With newly engaged friends in for a night I wanted to send them home with a few images suitable for printing that would make [...]

Here in SWFL we’re blessed with an enviable climate, endless recreational opportunities and a natural world bristling with sights and scenes that facilitate everything from head turning home decor to definitive local images suitable for branding and promoting business. 1- Let’s say some form of tourism is your business. How about an image and caption [...]