2019 Favorite Images
The end of the year always brings a welcome activity of looking back over the year of photography and reflecting on what went well and what didn't go so well, what areas I showed growth [ read more ... ]
Natural Abstracts
I love shooting in the Palouse area of Eastern Washington. There is so much variety and creative possibilities. However, there is one thing that I really look forward to shooting and when i see something, [ read more ... ]
Running a Photo Business
I'm sitting here after a week off at the coast with the family for Spring Break. We had a great family time together, enjoying everything the Oregon coast had to offer from varied weather, sandy [ read more ... ]
Photojournalist Ken Hawkins
If I was asked to categorize myself (btw I hate answering this question), I would say I'm a photographer. Period. Then, I might add that I make my living in the photo genre of landscape [ read more ... ]
Photo Editing Software – The Golden Age
It seems like we are in the golden age of photo editing software, with endless choices and possibilities for editing our software. We should rejoice and be thankful for all of the choice available to [ read more ... ]
Creative Dead Zone?
Do you ever get in to a creative dead zone where you just don't feel any creative juices flowing in you? Perhaps you don't feel like getting out of bed at oh-dark-thirty to head out [ read more ... ]
New Years Resolutions for Photography?
Well, we made it to 2019. Is the turning of a new year a big deal for you? If so, that's great. It can be a wonderful milestone to make some commitments to yourself, [ read more ... ]
Backyard Photography
Just a quick post as a reminder how easy and fun it can be to find images around your own yard. You don't have to travel long distances or endure pelting rainstorms to get great [ read more ... ]
Healing Power of Nature
As a landscape photographer, my preferred locations are in the beautiful locations in nature. And living in the Pacific Northwest, this whole area is amazing beautiful. I am very fortunate to have so many beautiful [ read more ... ]
Analog Feel in a Digital World
Just a little random thought from me today as I was discussing photography with my friend and mentor Jack Graham. As things often do between us, our conversation switched often between photography and [ read more ... ]