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Ashton and the Window: Using Available Light

Ashton and the Window: Using Available Light

Feb 23, 2010 | Spontaneous Sessions | Tags:

Here is a perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of always carrying your camera: one afternoon a few months ago Nicole and I visited her nephew, Ashton. I love taking pictures of him because, of course, he is adorable and photogenic, but he also has incredible blue eyes.
I shot these photos in the late afternoon [...]

If You’re in a Hurry, Don’t Drive with a Photographer

If You’re in a Hurry, Don’t Drive with a Photographer

Nov 9, 2008 | Clarkson • Spontaneous Sessions | Tags:

The drive from my house to college was about 300 miles through the Adirondack Mountains. For a semester I gave rides home on breaks to Kevin, a guy who lived in the town next to me. Poor unfortunate soul. There was one trip that took us an extra hour to get to school because I [...]

Photography: Spontaneity is More Fun!

Photography: Spontaneity is More Fun!

Nov 7, 2008 | Clarkson • Spontaneous Sessions | Tags:

Last year I was walking around campus and there was this huge tree in the quad with the brightest, richest yellow leaves. Too yellow, in fact, to pass up. Most often, the best shots are the ones you don’t plan for: pulling over on the side of the road for a sunset (check), stumbling upon [...]