Story behind the shot(s) Figured a good time to recount this event, as it’s the anniversary of Woodstock. I was too young to go to Woodstock. Bummer Years later, there was an attempt at a re-creation bringing a ton of the folks that performed there. Those that were still with us at that point. Janis […]

We have all seen, and probably used, a ring light. Basically, this gives you a shadowless light that may be flattering, although EVERYONE has been using this! If you don’t believe me, have a look at the eye in a screen grab. In what we call a catchlight, you can see the ring light on […]

Sure, we all look at the latest camera bodies, glass, tripods, lights, bags (oh, the bags!) and more. When it comes to your final output, what everyone will see, it’s about the tonal quality and color. All of your post production adjustments are based on what you see on your monitor(s). A little while back, […]

My VW bug was chugging its way up Telegraph Ave, like the little engine that could. And it did! That afternoon, on Sproul Plaza at UC Berkeley, Talking Heads were doing a free concert. As a new fan, it was not to be missed. They did the hits, and in a very strange timing, they […]