A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of visiting Block Island during the September off-season. With no crowds in sight and wonderful weather abundant, it seemed like the perfect time to visit this little off-coast gem. This year I was able to make a return trip, and if you can believe it, the weather was even nicer! I managed to take 5 days off for this little visit offshore and it was...
This spring I will be hosting my second workshop in conjunction with the Wickford Art Association. Titled "Photo 101: All the Basics," we will be covering all the fundamentals in cameras, proper exposure, creativity, and Lightroom. Learn how to use your camera, take great shots, explore your creativity and process your images all in one workshop! We have a lot to get through so bring your notebook...
A lot of people wonder if the images I take actually looked like that in person. And it's a very valid question given the current capabilities of programs like Photoshop. For me, it's not about taking out crucial elements of the image, or superimposing things that weren't there... it's about injecting some life back into the image and overcoming the limitations of the camera. Image editing is just...
Another trip to Green Hill. I really like this spot along the RI coast, especially when it is void of it's summer inhabitants. The surf was up but so was the wind and the clouds! It was a chilly winter storm and I didn't know what I would get with regard to seascapes. I went with zero preconceived ideas or expectations, just hoping the scenery would guide my creativity. I first thought to walk...
Great News! I am now part of the artist cooperative "Village Faire" located at 83 Brown Street in Wickford! This great little shop is located on the wharf behind Beach Rose Café where the Midnight Sun used to be. (For fellow Midnight Sun fans, no worries! They simply relocated to Main Street!) There are 20+ local artists and artisans participating, and the members list keeps changing and...
