Category Archives: Photography Techniques

A Strong Subject

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Craig

Sunsets (and sunrises) are appealing subjects for artists everywhere but we frequently forget to include a subject. I like to treat the sky as a background for a great subject rather than the subject itself.

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Experimenting with Light and Motion

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Craig

Sometimes it’s fun to try things just to see what happens. In this case I combined a model laying on a large rotating turntable with a strobe that projects a grid pattern. I simply placed an LED lantern on the … Continue reading →

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Getting the Best from my Images

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Craig

I always want to get the best results possible for my fine art landscape photography so I always have the camera set in RAW mode. RAW mode records the raw, unprocessed data just as it’s captured by the sensor so I … Continue reading →

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New Work for an Upcoming Exhibit

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Craig

I’m continuing to get more new work ready for the upcoming November show at Studios on Sheridan in Peoria, Illinois.  I’m always drawn to ways to create an abstract image out of something real.  

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Fine Art or Snapshot? Sometimes the Difference is Timing

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Craig

Time of day can be one of the most important factors in determining the success of a photo. Consider the photo of Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park in Utah. The photo was taken just after sunrise. The wonderful orange … Continue reading →

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