Why I Go I don’t go to Death Valley to conquer a shot list. I go because it resets me. The silence, the distance, the way light slides down a ridge—none of it bends to my plans. When I give in and follow the desert’s pace, my work—and my breathing—both get better. Out there, humility […]
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Caddo Lake – The Emotional Canvas: A Photography Workshop Recap
The title above probably makes perfect sense for those who have joined us at Caddo Lake. If you haven’t yet been there, well, let me explain. Invariably, when a new visitor arrives along the shores of Caddo Lake (or one of its miles of bayous), there is an initial sense of displacement, as though they’ve […]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Photography Workshop Recap
As photographers, we are always chasing beautiful scenes at the right time of day with the right kind of weather. The scene may call for puffy clouds at sunset or sunrise, dramatic clouds, etc. It’s always a joy to be in the right place at the right time. And, then again, we must make do […]
Milky Way time lapse
A dead pine from a fire juts into the night sky as the Milky Way slides to the horizon. Rising to the left and overpowering the glow from a billion stars, the full moon reflects light from our own star.
Workshop Highlights: Dallas Skyline
A short video from Benton Downs Photography’s Dallas Skyline Workshop.
