Category: Locations

I want to tell you a little bit about the background of this photo because I consider it a good example of making something out of nothing. Background I happened to be at a hotel on Table Rock Lake, outside of Branson, Missouri, called Château on the Lake. We were driving from our home in… Continue reading The Marina

This is the first in a series of articles about specific location to photograph throughout the world. It is also a chapter from my forthcoming book on Photographing London. It is my hope that these articles become a resource of very specific information and inspiration for your travels.  I hope you find it useful, and… Continue reading Photographing St. Paul’s Cathedral

About Grey Whale Cove Grey Whale Cove is on a stretch of coastline that I have shot many times between Santa Cruz and Pacifica.  Along this stretch of coastline, there are cliffs, rock formations, beaches, and even a few lighthouses.  I have driven up and down this stretch of highway many times looking for the… Continue reading California Coast: Grey Whale Cove

Here is the next example for you to use in your own photography.  This photo is obviously a night shot with some streaking lights.  So you have that element. But I want to show you this photo because it involves an additional problem that you will probably run into sooner or later.  I had to take this… Continue reading Panama City: Night Shot Through Glass

This photo was taken on Westminster Bridge in London. You’ve probably seen plenty of these, and I have too, but I never get tired of them.  You can do these sorts of shots anywhere.  Since it is nighttime you don’t have to hope for the perfect light.  You just set up with a good background and then… Continue reading Westminster Bridge: Streaking Lights