When you post a photo on social media, and you ask for constructive criticism (sometimes abbreviated as "CC"), are you truly looking for honest, objective feedback?
Or, is your ego getting the best of you, and you're just fishing for compliments, likes, or "thumbs up" emojis?
As a...
Mind if I rant???
As many festivals, large and small, around the country (and the world) are dropping their line-ups, I can't help but shake my head as I scroll through my Instagram feed, wondering what century some of the graphic designers (and festival producers who sign off on their work) are...
It's not about you. It's not about you. It's not about you.
If you were to ask a random sample of music photographers why they do what they do, at least nine out of ten of them would say, "Because it's fun!", or, "I love live music, and get to see my favorite bands up close and personal!"
Not...
As a professional photographer and instructor, I get asked a lot of questions. But, by far, the most common question I get is...
"Dave, which camera should I buy?"
Half-jokingly, my canned response is, "Why, the Nikon D6, of course!" (or, whatever the latest and greatest DSLR or mirrorless...
Are you ready to shoot some fireworks (with your camera) this Fourth of July?
You might be thinking that’s it’s far too difficult, and attempts in past years have only led to blurry, under-exposed and un-inspiring images.
But, it doesn’t have to be this way!
Though there are a...
I shoot a lot of music concerts, and I'm often seen roaming the venues in and around Asheville, NC with a couple of Nikon cameras hanging from my sides (two D750 bodies on a Black Rapid harness system, in case you were wondering), sporting my DSP ball cap (worn backwards, of course) and, likely,...
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