My Move to Tucson

My Move to Tucson

I’ve long been a fan of the desert, and last winter I sold my nursery and moved to Tucson in mid-December.  My move to Tucson was a success and I found a house right away and closed on the home on New Year’s Eve.  I’ve now lived in Tucson through the...
Art and Fashion:  Benjamin Amegbey

Art and Fashion: Benjamin Amegbey

Before I shot people, I shot landscapes.  There are some landscapes that seem to yield many fine photographs.   One such place is White Pocket, where I say “If you drop your camera, you’ll get a good picture”. I have encountered one of those rare...
Photographing Plants in a Greenhouse

Photographing Plants in a Greenhouse

Photographing plants in a greenhouse is commonplace for me, since I have 7 greenhouses, but today I’ll talk about shooting where anyone can go….to our public greenhouse at Manito Park.  It is fun to shoot in that comfortable environment, though the task is...
Color Toning Photos

Color Toning Photos

A popular “look” for photos is one in which there is an added color tone that can add interest, depth or style to a shot.  Some viewers will prefer the shot in the original form, some will like the shot in the color toned form.  This tutorial should assist...