Why Volunteer?

A lot of times, I am asked; why volunteer? This is kind of a difficult question to answer for most, if you haven’t done it yourself. Then you might not get it. The best way to describe it; is a way to give back. I think all of us get to a point in our… Read more »

What is Art?

What is Art is one of those difficult questions. How many times have we been in a museum or gallery and thought, “is this art”. The answer is yes. I had a friend once ask me, while touring a gallery if a piece was really considered art and I told him yes. Art is in… Read more »

How to Solicit a Customer Review for Your Social Media Sites?

After spending some time trying to figure out how to provide a direct review link to a few of my social media sites today; I decided to sit down and blog about How to Solicit a Customer Review for Your Social Media Sites? According to Jeff Motter, CEO and chief marketing officer of East Bay… Read more »

San Diego Photographers Tools: The Sekonic L-308S-U

Sorry it’s been awhile folks, but life got busy, as you all know. I’ve been really wanting to catch up on my blogging, but didn’t really have any fantastic to write about. Then the other day I was looking at my workstation and then it hit me, San Diego Photographers Tools: Sekonic L-308S-U. Sorry I… Read more »

What is Boudoir Photography?

What is boudoir or boudoir photography? Boudoir photography or lingerie photography is a private and sensual experience. Some women may say that it is sexy pictures for husband, since most pictures are taken for that someone special in your life. I would have to add that it is not naked pictures, but more implied, which allows… Read more »

There’s An App for That! The Foliobook Photo Portfolio.

I might be a little slow to the table on this one, but for the last week I have been reaching photography portfolios for my tablet. See printing a portfolio is nice, but let’s face it; it can be costly and time consuming if you want to make changes. You have to upload your pictures… Read more »

What are Pregnancy Announcement Photos?

Being pregnant, it one of those special time in a couple life; it’s a celebration of a life being born. What are Pregnancy Announcement Photos? These are pictures taken to announce a baby’s sex. Sometimes, couple will make a game of it, and have a party, where they will all find out together. Usually, best… Read more »

Size Does Matter

For this year’s New Year’s resolution, I decided that I would look for another charity to devote my spare time to. I wanted the charity to focus on what I felt wasn’t getting enough attention. As you know, there is an endless supply of dog charities in San Diego and if you would calculate the… Read more »

Why Does Everyone Want To Take My Money?

Every time I get a solicitor calling me, I ask myself; why does everyone want to take my money. Something we don’t normally talk about; is the business aspect of photography. I think most people think that as photographers; we get a phone call from someone looking to have some pictures taken. We go on-site,… Read more »

Tis The Season For Christmas Photography

It’s that time of year again, or as I like to say, “Tis the season for Christmas Photography“. With Christmas coming upon us; families these days, still like to send Christmas Cards and adding a personal touch, by having professional pictures taken for them. This can be challenging and difficult at the same time. About… Read more »

What Is A Meetup?

When I talk about Meetups at my real job, a lot of people ask me, what is a Meetup? I am really surprised, because Meetups have been around for quite some time, since 2002 to be exact. I guess the best way to describe it is. A web-site where liked minded people can get together… Read more »

Why Do I Need To Buy A Graphics Tablet

What can I say, I caved in. I guess you can really call it caving in, but rather purchasing a tool. Why do I need to buy a graphics tablet, was my first question? It reminds me of the guy, who’s wife tells him that to do some chores around the house, over the weekend… Read more »