Cityscape Photography | Arc de Triomphe This is a shot that I took a few years ago of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. Typically I enjoy creating wildly colorful images but lately, I’ve been challenging myself to allow the original photo to guide me with the edit. In this case, I decided to […]
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HDR Photography | New York, New York If you’ve been following the blog for the last 5 years, you may have seen this image before! Every so often I pluck an image from my RAW file library and re-master it to either improve upon it or simply change the look and feel of the edit. […]
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HDR Photography | Medici Fountain Paris While staying in Paris we decided to spend an afternoon at Le Jardin du Luxembourg. This beautiful little oasis is called the Medici Fountain and it’s the perfect place to grab some shade and take in the scenery. The fountain was originally constructed in the 1600s at a different […]
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Landscape Photography “Stone Head” This is a photo that I took of Antelope Canyon in Arizona. As I’ve mentioned before, the rock formations are formed after years of flash floods and wind storms. The walls of the canyon are warned down until they become smooth to the touch with beautiful whispy lines running through them. […]
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HDR Photography “Big Little City” This photo was taken from The Empire State Building in New York City. There’s a lot going on in this photo and by creating the blurred edges it allows the viewer to focus in on a more defined focal point. For the edit, I created a tilt-shift lens effect that […]
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Panorama Photography “Cholla Garden” When I photograph any location I usually grab an HDR panoramic shot. This ensures that I capture the entire scene and the full dynamic range of the image. Panoramic shots don’t necessarily translate well online but this image will look fantastic as a large fine art print. The original image can […]
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HDR Photography “Morning Glory” Waking up at dawn to photograph Piazza Navona is a must if you want to capture the square without anyone there. The previous day I visited this popular square to scope out the best shooting locations and determine where the sun will rise. Once I completed my recon mission, I sat […]
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Landscape “Venice Beach” Here’s a photo that I took of a lifeguard tower in Venice Beach, California! I love the simplicity of this shot and it’s a classic example of the less is more approach. I processed the image to make it look like it was taken with black and white film. It reminds me […]
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Landscape “Swiss Alps” Here’s a photo that I took while visiting Jungfraujoch, which is a beautiful mountain range in Switzerland. After taking a train ride with some breathtaking scenery, you’ll find yourself at the Jungfraujoch observatory. From there you can hike up in-between the peaks where you’ll find a spectacular view of a glacier that […]