Shoots are so much more fun with a costume!

Forest Wolf

Photographing Fireworks: Lessons Learned
Simple steps to stunning sparkly shots

How to Be Late for Work
Today, I’m calling in “photographer.”

Never Fear Shooting with Other Photographers
The best photographers work together

Photo of the Week: Colors
When a photographer is presented with an event full of lights and color, it’s a visual playground that can easily sap away an entire evening. There are countless opportunities. You can shoot fast and freeze moving lights, or you can shoot long and paint a rainbow in the shadows. You can shoot reflections; you can shoot shadows; details, scenes.

Japan – Day 10: Kyoto
From the Philosopher’s Walk to the 10,000 torii of Fushimi Inari – with taiyaki in between!

Japan – Day 9: City Hopping
Sayonara, Tokyo; Konnichiwa, Kyoto!

Merry Christmas!
I usually post on Fridays, but seeing as how I’ll be knee-deep in waffles, wrapping paper, and spiked egg nog, I’m posting a bit early this week. I also didn’t wish to encourage blog browsing on a day of friends and family.

Japan – Day 3: Mitaka & Shinjuku
Totoro and robots.. why not?

A Taste of Japan: The Philosopher’s Walk
If you find yourself in Kyoto, set aside a morning for the Philosopher’s Walk. Best un- (or lowly-) populated, early morning will afford you a quiet path upon which to calmly take in the song of the water and contemplate life’s mysteries. The entire path is a little over a mile and is lined with shops, street vendors, restaurants, and temples. Decorated with hundreds of sakura trees, this area is popular during cherry blossom season and is a great spot for fall color.