Author Archives: Craig

About Craig

I have a passion to create, and I'm fascinated with the tools and technologies of creativity. I strive to produce images that are graphically simple and technically precise in order to render beautiful photographic fine art prints. I work with a variety of digital transformations to create a finished image that reflects my artistic interpretation.

The Importance of Perspective

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Craig

  One of my favorite topics in my Digital Photography Basics class is the importance of perspective. Perspective includes what lens you choose and how you crop the image, but the most important factor is where you stand. The only … Continue reading →

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Making Photo Art from Reflections

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Craig

It’s fun to find shapes and colors reflecting in water when the result is both literal and abstract. In this image the central objects are cypress knees poking above the shallow water. The streaks of light and shadow combine with the reflections … Continue reading →

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Avoiding “Just another Sunset”

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Craig

When I teach photography basics I spend a fair amount of time talking about sunset and sunrise photos. I talk about dealing with the technical challenges, but my main message is to avoid photos that are just about the sunset. … Continue reading →

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Finding you Favorite Photographs

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Craig

How do you decide if you really like one of your own images?  I’ve found that my first response to an image is not very reliable in the long run. Some, of course, are instant favorites and remain a favorite … Continue reading →

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Is Photography Art?

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Craig

  I describe myself as a “fine art photographer.” A few years ago I would have felt awkward and pretentious using that description, but success selling my work in art galleries has helped me feel more comfortable. However, there are still those … Continue reading →

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