Dick Smith’s Blood Recipe

The Dick Smith Blood Recipe is one of the most famous special effects secrets ever shared. Dick Smith, who passed away at 92 on July 30, 2014, was beloved in the makeup world. Known as … Read More

Free Nighttime Photography Class in Yosemite

Looking up to the stars and being able to capture the view floating above you through a lens is something that you will want to do if you visit Yosemite National Park. The light pollution is minimal, even … Read More

How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

April 14th and 15th there will be a lunar eclipse for North America to enjoy and photograph. In August of 2007 I photographed the last total lunar eclipse we could see from Nothern America but I … Read More

Astrophotography with Fireworks

All packed up and ready to see fireworks my family and friends head out in 5 different cars. Destination was the local fireworks show but not in the park where the show was but behind … Read More

Tips for Photographing the Super Moon

The night before the “Super Moon” of 2013 I practiced taking shots of an almost full moon and a visit of the International Space Station. Here are some tips to taking shots of the moon. … Read More