Advice to a young photographer: We’re approached pretty regularly these days for shadowing, advice, portfolio reviews, etc by beginning photographers. They want to know how to get started in the photography business and how to make money. We really appreciate...
Question: People often ask for buying tips on equipment, so here’s what to look for in a less-expensive ‘family’ level video camera. This specific request was for a teen and they were wondering what it would be like using an iPad for video, so we...
Last night started Geva Theatre Center’s 41st season (my 20th with them!) and it kicked off with Pump Boys & Dinettes. Any time we do a Geva show it’s a hugeeee shoot, but musicals are even larger, to get all the action. This show I shot 1740 frames...
“I’ve been asked to take photos at my friend’s wedding… what equipment should I get” is a question that pops up fairly often from non-photographer friends. Remember this is for someone who is totally not a photographer and is trying to be...
I was asked by a few recently out of college friends about how they could get a start in photography and what my ‘Associates’ program is all about. Here’s what I said: I encourage young photographers to send along links to their work online so I can...
I got an e-mail from a high school photo student I met recently. He was asking how to be taken seriously enough to make money from his good sports photos of his friends. A few basic business things do help… acting like a business person, being professional,...
