Photography Contest Reflections and Award Announcement
Preface My recent return to the world of photo contests came about as a professional as well as an ethical question which was; Based on having been awarded a prize…
Trip Report: March 2023 Death Valley Photography Workshop
Day One We were greeted on the opening day of the workshop with high winds blowing billows of sand across the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. The conditions were too harsh…
Some of the many abandoned buildings in Bodie. Captured here in late afternoon with the warm sunset glow.
Bodie Through a Photographers Eyes
The ghost town of Bodie lies just north of Mono Lake and a few miles from the California Nevada border. It has been a destination for photographers as far back…
How to Photograph Holiday Lights
Tis the season for bright lights and holiday cheer. Here are some tips for photographers to creatively capture the spirit of the season. Gear Required To Shoot Holiday Lights The…
Death Valley Photography Workshop participants photographing the sunrise.
Trip Report: Death Valley Workshop March 2022
The first Death Valley Photography workshop of 2022 took place from March 27 to March 31. It was my pleasure to mentor and guide 7 talented photographers. We were joined…
Alabama Hills Photography Workshop. Photographing the Cyclops Arch.
Trip Report: Alabama Hills Photography Workshop February 2022
Panoramic of the Alabama Hills with Lone Pine peak (right of center) and Mt. Whitney (far right). March 1, 2022 After a two-year hiatus, it was good to return to…
Death Valley Sojourn January 2022
Here are some images from my first Death Valley trip for the new year. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Mesquite Flat Dunes, Death Valley NP January 2022. Early morning light momentarily…
One Final Stellar Performance
Milky Way, Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur, California. October 27, 2021 "Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all. ” - Vincent…
Lightning striking the east bay hills at sunrise.
Lightning Storm over the South San Francisco Bay
Lightning striking the south San Francisco Bay at sunrise. Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve in foreground. Sunday morning I was awakened at 3:30 AM by loud crashes of thunder. Looking…
A photographer captures the setting suna nd waves at Weston Beach in Point Lobos State Reserve.
Photography Classes and Workshops
2026 Photography Workshops Weston Beach and South ShorePoint Lobos Saturday February 7, 20268:00 AM to 12:30 PMWorkshop Fee $169 SOLD OUT Cypress Grove and North ShorePoint Lobos Sunday March 1,…