It's a Weddiful Wednesday: Ebony and Vernon are Married!!!! 3-12-2011 (via Milverton Weddings by LDPhotography)

I loved doing this wedding! What a great time!

Oh what a great weekend it was in Savannah, GA.  I had the pleasure of photographing the union of Ebony White and Vernon Robinson. This young and edgy couple was a great match of style and creativity, and I am glad I could help bring some of their ideas to life. I met Ebony and Vernon last year through a mutual friend, Savannah Photographer, Latoya Roberson of Latoya Roberson Photography. Ebony came to me with this crazy idea for an E-Session bas … Read More

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What Makes A Good Camera Lens Good? (via Photofocus)

Great information for pros and enthusiasts alike!

Chances are that more people have strong opinions about what constitutes a good lens than actually know what separates good from bad. It almost always boils down to aberration and distortion. I'm going to discuss some of the more common lens problems here in the hope that you can make more informed choices when pic … Read More

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Why You're Safe with SmugMug (via The SmugMug Blog)

Why I choose SMUG

There's been some chatter about the slipshod practices of photo sites who lose precious content. Naturally, this makes photographers wary about their options while raising the all-important question: "Where can I park my pics?" If you've never heard of SmugMug, are still seeking that perfect photo-mate or are just curious about our approach to the matter, know this: Your photos are safe with us. We promise. Here's why: All SmugMug photos and vide … Read More

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Here's Why I Shoot RAW (via Photofocus)

I shoot exclusively RAW now. I used to shoot dual format for viewing purposes but with programs like LR and Aperture, this is no longer necessary. The ability to have more information and more detail in a shot is important.!

People seem to still struggle with this. Should you shoot JPEG or RAW? I can't answer that for you. But I can answer it for me. Here are just some of the reasons I shoot RAW. When you shoot in RAW, you bring back a digital file that has more information than if you shoot in JPG. More is better in this case. You can … Read More

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February GreenApples Charity: Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northeast Florida (via Native Sun Natural Foods Market)

Many people ask how did I get my start with so many networks. Easy, I gave of myself. I started with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hampton Roads. BBBS is an awesome charity to help. You dont have to be a "Big" to show that you care or make a difference. Here is a great charity to help. Thanks to Native Sun for posting this. On a side note, Native Sun is a local, organic/natural foods grocer in the Jacksonville area. Check out their hot bar during lunch and get some great yummies!

For 95 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida has been impacting lives of young people in our community through the power of one-to-one relationships. Mentoring is a proven strategy that changes how our children grow up by meeting critical needs and engaging all levels of community. BBBSNEFL helps ensure that fewer people will join the ranks of unemployed, under-employed, public assistance recipients, or homeless citizens, simply by … Read More

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Down & Dirty: 10 Things You Can Do To Prove You're Serious About Photography (via Photofocus)

I love this!

1. Pay attention to craft 2. Don't shoot on "P" 3. Stop working out of fear 4. Shoot every day 5. Show your work 6. Get down in the mud to make a picture 7. Go someplace you've never been and shoot something you've never photographed before 8. Stop making excuses for your gear 9. Don't spend time being jealous of o … Read More

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SmugMug's Certified Customizers (via The SmugMug Blog)

Great options for SMUGers

We recently debuted a list of SmugMug Certified Customizers for our Smuggers to have and to hold. Great customization has been a top request of our users for years and we have been listening! We've spent the last few months forging tight relationships with some great folks who've proven they deliver consistently gorgeous SmugMug sites to SmugMug photographers. Here's six amazing companies who we trust to get the job done. Check out their sites an … Read More

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