New Photo: Dogwood at the Ogle Cabin
I’ve recently added a new photo – Dogwood at the Ogle Cabin – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. I took this photo last April when I was visiting my favorite national park - the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I've always loved seeing the blooming...
In the Studio: Purple Kale
As one of those people who in general doesn't like kale - you can imagine how surprised I was to discover that I love photographing kale. I found some wonderful Purple Kale at my local flower wholesaler and took it into the studio. At first - I photographed the bunch...
Last Chance to Save! Early Registration for my Smokies Workshop Ends Today
Today is your last chance to save $ 100 on your registration for my Spring in the Smokies workshop. Prices go up tomorrow. I would love to have you join me from April 26-30 in my favorite national park at my favorite time of year for this landscape and nature...
New Photo: Bright Pink Gerbera Daisy
I’ve recently added a new photo – Bright Pink Gerbera Daisy – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. I've always loved Gerbera Daisies - but until I started photographing them in my studio I wasn't particularly happy with the photos I was taking of them in...
Top 5 Reasons to Photograph in the Smokies in the Spring
Some of you have heard me talking about how wonderful it is to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the spring for years. It’s my favorite national park - and late April is my favorite time of the year to visit. But just in case you haven’t heard me raving...
In the Studio: Rise n Sun Roses
Bill and I were recently working with one of our favorite models Blue River Dream in the studio. We were trying to capture the lighting and style of paintings similar to Titian's "Venice of Urbino" and Ingres' "La Grand Odalisque." And since many paintings in this...
New Photo: Brilliant Tulips
I’ve recently added a new photo – Brilliant Tulips – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. Brilliant is the perfect name for this variety of tulips. They have the flamboyent petals full of curves and twists like so many other varieties of parrot tulips -...
Incredible Sunset at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Bill and I taught our landscape photography workshop earlier this month at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. We had wonderful weather, fantastic students and incredible photographic opportunities. Saturday nights sunset was...
More Paphiopedilum Orchids
The Paphiopedilum orchids are frequently referred to as the slipper orchids due to the pouch which can look like a lady’s slipper. They are originally native to portions of Asia including India and much of Southest Asia. There are hundreds of types of paphiopedilum...
In the Studio: Peach Ranunculus
I recently spent a few hours photographing some peach ranunculus blossoms in my studio. I loved all the soft colors and textures in the blossoms - a perfect reminder of spring on the cold January day that I was photographing them. I'm still trying to decide if I'm...
New Photo: Fusion and Zodiac Gerbera Daisies
I’ve recently added a new photo – Fusion & Zodiac Gerbera Daisies – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. Gerbera Daisies - what can I say - I love them with their big bold shapes and bright colors. For the longest time I was really challenged photographing...
Is it Spring Yet? Tulips II – My New Video
Is it spring yet? I don’t know about you but I was bit disappointed when both Punxstawney Phil and Potomac Phil (our local groundhog) saw their shadows earlier this week indicating we’re going to have sixe more weeks of winter. Because I don’t know about you - but I’m...