Affordable and Versatile: The Fujifilm 70-300 f/4-5.6 Review
The Fujifilm XF 70-300 f/4-f/5.6 telephoto lens is an absolute powerhouse at a fantastic price. First, we get an insanely useful telephoto range of 107-457
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Nebraska Landscape Photography With A Friend
I headed out recently to shoot some nature and landscape images with a friend, and this is what we found!
A Portrait of a Sandhills Cattle Rancher
When a rancher in a truck pulled over and asked us what we were doing, I’m pretty sure he was being protective of his land.
First Time Out with the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Yes, I know the new kid on the block is the 90mm f/3.5 Macro from OM-System, but I’m a little behind the times. I picked
The Moon in This Photo Is Awesome
I’ve been really into the concept of “layering” recently. It’s the theme of this month’s Photo Challenge in my community, which you can find here:
Olympus OM-1: My New Bike Riding Companion
For years now, my spring and summer bike rides have been accompanied by the Fujifilm X100v. I LOVE that camera, but I’ve moved on to
My Last Day With the X100v…
I am a gear hoarder. BUT I’m trying to change that. Just sold my Fuji X100v… and although I’m happy it’s going to get used
Olympus OM-1 with 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO Lens Photo Walk in Iowa
The Olympus OM-1 is a fantastic camera that I’m having a ton of fun with. However, it also takes some great images! Combined with the
Professional Photographer Interview with Annie Bailey Photography
I recently had a chance to send one of my main photography inspirations, Annie Bailey, a few questions. Her work has always been something I’ve
Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 Review for Fuji X Mount
A while ago I ended up selling my Fuji 16-55 f/2.8 red-badge lens because while I thought it was a really good lens… it was
Colbor CL100X Video Light For Photography Review
In 2022, I got more and more into video and photographic lighting. It was part of my quest to get outside my box of being
Sometimes Art is About DOING
I passed this amazing barn probably dozens of times through the years. Every time I did, I thought: “I’ll come back. I don’t feel it
Micro Four Thirds – STILL Awesome in 2023
In 2022, I went on more mini photo adventures through the Midwest than I ever have. This one trip to Taylor, Nebraska really stood out
The Storm
I’m feeling it. The weight of success. The looming specter of failure. It’s almost been two full years since I quit my job without a
Fujifilm X-T5 Review: Beautiful but Flawed
INTRO – I first got into the Fuji system with the venerable X-T1, almost eight years ago. That camera had 16 megapixels, and I STILL
“November Wind” Jpeg Recipe for X-Trans 5
I went out to take photographs with my new X-T5 I received earlier today and felt like dialing in a film recipe for the blue
Fujifilm X-T5 and X-H2 Pixel Shift Mode: A Fancy, Frustrating Marketing Gimmick
First introduced in Fuji cameras with the GFX system, pixel shift promises unparalleled resolution. With the X-H2 and X-T5 camera bodies, Fuji has a “wow”
Fujifilm X-T5 and XH2 Jpeg Recipe “Memphis”
No, not THAT Memphis. This recipe is actually named after Memphis, Nebraska, a small town of 110 people. It’s a charming little town with one
Fujifilm X-H2 and X-T5 Autofocus Problems?
I’ve been shooting a ton with the Fujifilm X-H2 lately and finding major problems with the autofocus system when photographing even slowly-moving subjects. The X-T5
Fujifilm Jpeg Recipe: “Nostalgic Road.”
Today I’m inviting you along for a road trip to central Iowa, through a few small towns and dirt roads. Along the way, I’m taking
X100V Kodachrome Film Recipe with Classic Ford Car
A few minutes to spare and a Fuji X100v using the Kodachrome 64 film recipe. Magic: PARAGRAPH
Easy Home Studio Set-Up for Macro Photography
Creating a home studio for macro photography was far easier than I imagined! Recently I’ve been noticing the sun setting earlier and earlier, meaning summer
Fuji X100v “Color Negative 400” Film Recipe Bike Ride
The Fujifilm X100v is the ultimate bike ride photographic companion. Small, light, and extremely capable, THIS is the camera to take with you wherever you
2022 Art Show in Omaha at Star Deli in Benson
SAVE THE DATE and hang out with me! On August 5th, 2022 I’ll be presenting some work at the Star Deli in Benson, Nebraska. For
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 for Fuji X-Mount Examples and Video
The Sigma f/1.4 on Fujifilm X-Mount is a very special performer. Fast focusing in autofocus. Smooth manual focus. Very strong image quality, even if a
A Kansas Adventure…
Some photos from a recent photo trip I took with my friend, Kurt Johnson. We made a video about it below, and some of the
Fujifilm 33mm f/1.4 Close-Focus Example Photographs
The Fuji 33mm f/1.4 is one of the newest lenses available in the lineup, and I wanted to show some examples of the lens wide-open.
Selling Your Photography Online – A Getting Started Guide for Etsy In 2022
Sell Your Photo Prints on Etsy: Make Money With Your Photos With Just Minutes Per Month! This video is NOT a quick, make-it-rich video where
The Fujifilm X-H2s – Do You REALLY Need It?
The question I have to ask YOU is this: for the type of photography you do, do you NEED the new X-H2s? Only YOU can
Fuji X-T4 VS Sony A7IV
The Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7IV Go Head to Head In this video, I discuss the different ways these cameras are similar and which ways
Kodachrome 64 Jpeg Recipe For Fuji X100v
Fujifilm X100v and Kodachrome 64 Example Gallery
Jeremy Mercy Headshot and Branding Photos
Jeremy Mercy is an Omaha artist, singer, songwriter and performer who needed some photos recently. We walked down the block from his house to an
A Mental Health Photo Trip
A Mental Health Photography Trip in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas I recently felt the need to get out and take a photo trip for my
Fujifilm Classic Negative Portrait Shoot
I also shot all of these on the Classic Negative film simulation to get a consistent look out of the portraits, and I wanted to
Photo Gallery: Historic Beetison House in Ashland, NE
Some of the Last Photographs of the Israel Beetison Home in Ashland, Nebraska https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_IIreTfE7A The Beetison House in Ashland, Nebraska burned down recently, and I’m
Kurt Johnson Photography Branding Session
If you haven’t checked out Kurt’s work, do it now. He’s fantastic, and he reached out to hire me for a branding session for the
Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E-Mount Examples
Here are some sample images taken with the Sigma 24mm f/2 Contemporary lens on Sony E-Mount. The clickable aperture ring is fantastic here, and the
Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary for Sony E-Mount Example Photographs
The 90mm f/2.8 Contemporary lens is an affordable option from Sigma. The weight and balance of the lens speaks to a professional look and feel,
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 Review: One of Fuji’s Best
The Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 lens is a stunner from Fuji. It’s one of the fastest lenses Fuji has for autofocus, it blurs backgrounds incredibly
Fujifilm 33mm f/1.4 Natural Light Portrait Session
Had a great time doing some portraits for a local musician and friend, Jeremy Mercy using the Fujifilm XF 33mm F/1.4 lens on the Fujifilm
Fujifilm Lens Shootout: 33mm f/1.4 vs 35mm f/2 vs 35mm F/1.4
Let’s look at Fuji’s lineup of 50mm equivalent prime lenses. I’m going to tell you about the pros and cons, show you a bunch of
Getting Close With the Fujifilm X100v
I love telling stories, which is one of the reasons I enjoy using the Fuji X100v. The 35 mm full-frame focal length has long been
The Fujifilm X100v: Telling the Story of Rural Nebraska
This old church is close to my heart. She’s an example of the beauty that one can find even in your own “back yard.” This
New X-Series Fujifilm in May 2022 – A Look Back and Forward!
It’s been 10 years of Fujifilm cameras, and Fuji has just stated that it’s going to release the newest camera in the X-mount system in
Fujifilm X100v or X-E4 with 27mm?
For me, I buy cameras and lenses with a purpose in mind. The X-T4 is my professional camera when I’m doing a paid job. The
Another Free Lightroom Preset for You
I’ll admit that I use a lot of presets in my work. I love them! BUT – I make them (mostly) all myself. It’s tons
Fujifilm 33mm f/1.4 First Shots and Impressions
I just took the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 out of the box and took a few quick trips into the country for some nature and
I Screwed Up… and I’m Okay With It!
Sometimes we get the shots we want. Sometimes we don’t. I was taking some photos at a very cool abandoned schoolhouse in Nebraska called the
Fujifilm X100v and X-E4 Photo Adventure in Nebraska
The Fujifilm X100v just may be my favorite camera of all time. It’s small, compact and can go almost everywhere with me. The X-E4 is
How to Get Better at Photography: The Power of Setting Limits to Improve Your Skills
If you’re one of those photographers who agonize over what gear to stuff in your camera bag every time you head out the door, you
Fuji X100v Jpeg Black and White Recipe (My Favorite)
Fuji Jpeg Recipes are one of the things that Fuji users often fall in love with. I know it took a while, but I’m now
Embracing Imperfection With the Fujifilm X100v: A Photo Walk at Dusk
We purchase cameras for many reasons. Sometimes it’s because we need more megapixels to fulfill a job requirement. Other times it’s because our old cameras
Fuji X-E4 with 27mm f/2.8 Real World Examples (This combo rocks!)
For me, Fuji is all about producing great results while giving the user a sense of enjoyment when photographing. It’s why I love the small
The Fuji X-E4 Review: A “Little Camera that Can.” Mostly.
I did it. I bought another camera even though I didn’t technically “need” one. Hello, X-E4. As a photography teacher and camera guy, new gear
Learning With Limitations: The One-Lens Challenge
Sometimes learning photography is about setting limitations and challenging your perspective. This morning was just too beautiful to stay indoors, so I took my seldomly
An Interview With Photographer Randy Edwards
Find Randy’s amazing work on his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/randyedwardsphotos/ Or check out his website here: https://randyedwardsphotos.com/ From Randy’s Website: I’m a photographer & videographer with
“Shadows and Light” – A conversation with Photographer Tim Carlson
Tim is one of those photographers that makes me want to go out and take more photos. The way he sees the world and captures
Yes, You Are a Photographer
After class last weekend, I struck up a conversation with one of my students. During the conversation, she cautioned me: “But I’m not a photographer.
Stress Relief Through Photography
Hello friends. I have an honest question for you, and one I hope you take a moment to consider: how are you? That question is powerful,
Why Community Matters with Photography Education
You’ve got a camera and a desire to take better photographs. You want to take photos like you see on Instagram or some of your
Is It Okay To Love Broken Things?
I was driving down a country road going a bit too fast trying to make it to a destination I had on Google Maps that
The Concept of Delight (And Why I Love My Fuji Camera)
People often ask me why I’ve chosen Fuji to be “my” camera system. Ask almost anyone who knows a lot about modern digital technology about
Could You Could Use a Focused Photography Community?
Are you tired of the algorithm-based world of social media and online platforms we all use online? If so, I have an alternative for you
A Quick Dramatic Photo Edit Using Darkroom, Lightroom and Photoshop
I took this photo earlier today on the way home from a friend’s house. It was rainy and dreary, and I didn’t even get out
A Nature Walk with the DJI Pocket 2
Photography is my primary creative outlet, but I do enjoy going out for some video sometimes. The DJI Pocket 2 makes things so crazy easy
The Darkroom App Is Actually Pretty Great, But Not an Adobe Replacement for Everyone
Lately I’ve been focusing on trying to get my workflow and time management streamlined. I have a lot of things I want to do and
Photo Editing as Therapy (And Some Free Presets for You)
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about acts of photography as acts of self therapy. First, of course, is the proven fact that getting outside
Finding Beauty – Even At A Grocery Store Parking Lot
With all the negativity in the world, it’s sometimes easy for me to forget the startling beauty that exists. Take this morning, for instance. It
A Walk With the Fuji 16mm 1.4: A Real-World Look at One of Fuji’s Finest Lenses
Recently I’ve taken stock of the lenses that have been collecting dust. Surprisingly, I noticed that I hadn’t shot with the Fuji 16mm 1.4 lens
The Hunger (A Short Story)
Photography is a creative act, and there are times when I’m more creative than others. Fall is one of those times and Halloween specifically fills
How the 50-140mm f/2.8 Fuji Lens Convinced Me To Change From Canon to Fuji
Back when I was a Canon guy, there was one single aspect that was stopping me from switching to Fuji: the Canon 70-200 F/2.8 IS.
Battling Creative Block with the Hoya R72 Infrared Filter and a Fuji Camera
I know there is no real reason for creative block these days. With all the possible inspiration out there and the amazing Fuji cameras that
This is Why Nebraska is as Beautiful as Anywhere on the Planet…
I’ve lived in Nebraska my entire life, going on 45 years now. Nebraska is situated right in the middle of America, and there was a
“Photography is my Church” – A conversation with Joshua Redwine Photography
“Photography is my Church” is what is going to stand out from my conversation with Joshua Redwine. I think I might steal that from him
How the Fuji X100V Can Help You be a Better Photographer
The Fuji X100V embraces and celebrates the Fuji philosophy: that cameras are more than just image makers. More than any camera I can remember using,
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Review: Fuji’s Love Letter to Those Wanting Something Different
I never understood the negative reaction to the X-Pro3 when it was revealed. It seemed like many reveled in mocking Fuji for their design choices.
A story with heart and a focus on sustainability: Pasture 2 Table Farm
I’ve been interested in the idea that the food we eat should be something more meaningful in our culture for a while. I was researching
Branched Oak Farm provides insight into why our food choices matter.
Every time we eat, we’re making a choice and answering the question: “what kind of world do I want to live in?” It’s why restaurants