Author Archives: skenyon

    Since I started taking pictures I’ve lived and died with flash. Make it work and you can gain at least a thimbleful of control over a crappy situation. In an ongoing effort to keep the “died with” part … Continue reading →

It starts at the camera. First, I hunted for a situation where I have the light I like on the flower (subject). In this case low, strong, direct evening sun (sidelight). Then I make every effort to position the lens … Continue reading →

In two of the worlds I live in, photographer at a budget-strapped college and that of a budget-strapped freelancer, money is important. When you buy something you want to get the best possible tool with the money you have. That … Continue reading →

The room was gorgeous with an entire wall covered in window overlooking the lake. Sweet window light bathed the entire place. The event I was sent to cover was routine. An alumni celebration with old artifacts to look at, a … Continue reading →

My favorite form of acceptance is a check from an editor or publisher. It’s a business deal and means you met the terms of the assignment how ever daunting or simple. But those of us who take pictures or write … Continue reading →

Nestled together in my main work kit are two flash units. One is a Canon 580XII and the other is a Yongnuo YN560-III. Out on a daylight photo shoot, I knew I was going to use a flash to create … Continue reading →

After shopping this photo feature around I came back to my good friends at The Country Today! Nice folks who know a good set of pictures and a story when they see it. Available locally at Farm & Fleet and … Continue reading →

The opportunity to take some welding pictures presented itself rather abruptly while on a photoshoot for The Country Today. In other words, I’d done no prior research so I was going to need to wing it for exposure settings. I … Continue reading →

At the edge of town is part of a family farm homestead. They have an old tobacco shed with this big old Oak growing on the west end. I’ve taken a lot of pictures of this scene at various times … Continue reading →