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

Dick Smith’s Blood Recipe

92 year-old Dick Smith passed away on July 30th, 2014 and there was not a person more loved in the makeup world than him. Known as “The Godfather of Makeup” his work has been the inspiration … 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