Finding the “Magic Hour”

Reviewing some photos from a trip out west in 2006, I ran across these that were taken while I was at a conference in Phoenix. I was hoping, while there, for an opportunity to take some photos during that “magic hour” — right after after sunrise. I had scouted a location in the Superstition Mountains [...]
Working with Depth of Field and Hyperfocal point

Depth of Field, Hyperfocal distance and the Circle of Confusion concepts are important concepts for landscape photographers to not only understand, but apply effectively in the field. And it’s not as easy as you would think – in theory or practice!
Exploring beach family portraits and learning a lot along the way

Making the transition from amateur to professional photographer is not as easy as I thought. You can see some of the best shots from this shoot here: http://www.dalewardphotography.com – see the “Dombroskis On The Beach” gallary.
I was fortunate enough last weekend to have the opportunity to do a photo session with the extended family of [...]
