Author Archives: steve

New Classes Beginning

Posted on February 22, 2012 by steve

It feels like spring is almost here.  The temps are pushing 60*, bright and sunny, soft breeze, and a new term of classes is about to begin. If you ever wanted to learn to make better images…this is your chance. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Last Year 2

Posted on February 2, 2012 by steve

Just so I remember what snow looks like……… Two more from this time last year. Enjoy!

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Remembering Last Year

Posted on February 1, 2012 by steve

As I sit here in my office, looking out the window at the 60* weather we are having, I think back to last year at this time.  A much different look to the outdoors. Better or worse?  You decide.  For … Continue reading →

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January Up Date

Posted on January 27, 2012 by steve

So, it has been 26 days since my last blog entry.  I am getting questions like, what is going on  and where are you. This  has been a strange January.  Normally, by this time I would expect to have been … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2012 by steve

It is a new year. A time when I  think about growing and changing. A time when I look back over the past year to see what progress I have made. Am I a better photographer?  A better business man? Am … Continue reading →

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Give The Gift Of Knowledge

Posted on November 29, 2011 by steve

It is official, the holidays are upon us.  Music fills the house, “The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” is on at the moment.  Garland has been hung and both trees are decorated. I will admit that Pat did most … Continue reading →

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Downed Dragon

Posted on November 22, 2011 by steve

This giant was originally a pine tree. In driving past, the angle and the light were just right to reveal this dragon hidden inside. One of the points I always emphasize in my photo classes is learning to see creatively. … Continue reading →

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Folded Field

Posted on November 3, 2011 by steve

The students ask, “What are leading lines?’  and I try to articulate a good response.  This is the easy way to explain that concept.  A line or lines that move the viewers eye through the image in the manner the … Continue reading →

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Rippled Reflections

Posted on October 30, 2011 by steve

Ah, the benefits of a little time out of the studio.  Having felt as though I was imprisoned by work these last few days, I jumped at the chance to get out a bit.  A local park, one of the … Continue reading →

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Cabin Cameo

Posted on October 28, 2011 by steve

Not ten feet from the intersection of a state  highway and a very busy county road. We pulled up to the stop sign looked and immediately parked the car off the road to get out the cameras. Walked around the … Continue reading →

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