… was finally completed on Saturday morning down at Marco Island.  Since natural light is so important to outdoor photography, I got down early and after a series of shots from a bunch of different angles while utilizing three lenses I was done.  Smug in the idea that I’d planned ahead by trailering the boat [...]

If the idea of a local swfl oasis representing several large, colorful, accurately presented and very lush tropical gardens is appealing then consider this attraction.  With a mutual morning off we headed to the new but yet to be totally completed Naples Botanical Garden in search of a few landscaping ideas and hopefully a few [...]

… Summer as we know it may officially be over but the great memories and the warm weather aren’t and neither should the images of family, friends and the kids. Family and Friends Pictures- There are plenty of opportunities for  well composed family photos.  How about sunset at the beach, at one of swfl’s scenic [...]

… Lee County’s beautiful New Pass.  An early morning fishing trip found us gliding out through this narrow  inlet that helps connect the Gulf of Mexico with the island dotted, oyster strewn and very lively Estero Bay.  The inlet is flanked to the North by pristine Lover’s Key and the area teems with life. Dolphins, [...]

… a common quest for residents of SWFL and of countless people on vacation.  Who doesn’t appreciate the nightly light show put on by mother nature along the coast?  Every evening throngs of enthusiastic beach goers raise their trusty cameras and look to the West in hopes of capturing the brilliance.  Some will succeed more [...]

…artwork, sculptures and yes, photographs.  Decorating a home with a local theme is nothing new and now its easier than ever to do it effectively with  pictures.  A collection of well taken and nicely presented photos depicting our unique beachscapes, bird life, everglades scenes, flowering trees and such can really make for elegant, tasteful wall [...]

…although I’m not sure which comes first.  What started out as a fun extension and new pursuit with the camera has turned into a challenging and interesting component of my services.   Challenging  because  clients rightfully expect attention getting images for their marketing programs and interesting because of the often stunning homes that must be covered  [...]

… actually in the bromeliads.  Whether it’s an insidious mamba or cobra abroad or just a clearly harmless species here, snakes always elevate my pulse.  Know the feeling?   So imagine there you are in close quarters locked in eye contact with a slithering serpent right in the garden.  Glassy black eyes, scaly exterior, menacing  tongue  [...]

…when you also remember to get a few photos of friends, tackle and scenery like vivid sunrises and sunsets.  We’ll cover photographing fish themselves soon but in the meantime here are some things I try to do when on a fishing excursion: Friends- Go for candids and action shots especially those where the background really [...]

…after all surveys show that the overwhelming amount of respondents consider them family members.   Just like people, pets have their own quirks, “best sides”,  and looks that make them what they are.  That’s what you want  to capture.  So whether you’ve got a pet dog or other animal friend here are a few thoughts [...]