Don’t Shoot

Coronavirus Days Flowchart (uncensored)

April 26, 2020

Here’s a humorous corona virus flowchart to help you. … More Coronavirus Days Flowchart (uncensored)

Signed Copies On Sale From Rectangle Publishing (me)

August 20, 2019

I’ve linked some discounted, signed Kickstarter editions of DON’T SHOOT | 66 Reasons NOT to become a Pro Photographer (under $12) here: … … More Signed Copies On Sale From Rectangle Publishing (me)

New tutorial at ShootingSpaces

August 15, 2019

How to light a HERO with $5 lights Behind the Scenes is now posted on ShootingSpaces https://shootingspaces.net/technique/how-to-light-a-big-hero-with-five-dollar-lights/ It’s a time lapse video and photos showing how the HERO photo was created back in 2016. It’s not all glamor and excitement.

Photography Flowchart

November 19, 2017

Before there was a book, there was aTumblr and then a Insta with comics by the CLICKittyCATs. The “FLOWCHART” was one of my most popular comics. … More Photography Flowchart

“There’s this eternal argument between the part of us that wants to be an artist and the part of us that wants to be a success. The success part often wins.” —Carly Simon

September 30, 2017

Need to save this quote for the next book…

The Business of Photography in 1 Book

May 2, 2017

DON’T SHOOT | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer is a humorous look at the very serious commercial photography business written by a pro photographer with… … More The Business of Photography in 1 Book

IT GETS WORSE… Chapter 2 from the book.

December 22, 2016

You know what sucks? You’ll never be as successful as you were on your first day taking pictures. The first time you pick up a camera you have no clue. You look at the bright colorful pictures on the shiny little teevee on your phone-cam and think: Nailed It! Every photo is better than the … More IT GETS WORSE… Chapter 2 from the book.

Chapter 19 and 23 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer

December 22, 2016

Pic Wisely and Special Eyes… Pic Wisely, Chapter 19 — In a rut? Are you showing exotic food photos from around the world on your website but you really want to stay home and photograph dressed-alike families? It’s within your power to change your focus. If you wanna shoot families, you gotta show families. Did you know … More Chapter 19 and 23 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer

Chapter 58 and 59 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer

August 11, 2016

time AND place … Are these the most important things in photography? You’re about to spend more time than you ever imagined being a photographer, and there’s a good chance that after you ignore your friends and family you’re still not gonna have enough time to make it. If you think you’re going to be able … More Chapter 58 and 59 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer

Don’t Shoot Book Now Available on Amazon

May 15, 2016

The first edition hardcover (Kickstarter Edition) of DON’T SHOOT | 66 Reasons NOT to become a Professional Photographer is now available for sale for $18.99 US on Amazon here: Don’t-Shoot-Amazon-LINK or just search for “Don’t Shoot 66 Reasons” under the Books category.

796 POUNDS o’ BOOKS

January 31, 2016

The books have arrived! A semi truck rolled up and the driver asked, “You got a forklift?“… Uh, no. “Well I have a pallet of books,” … the books, which my Kickstarter campaign brought into the world, weigh in at 796 pounds. I printed a thousand with the KS pledges as seed money. This proved to … More 796 POUNDS o’ BOOKS

Chapter 4 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer

January 30, 2016

Cringeworthy… Two Truths: As I develop my eye, I will notice all the flaws in my older artworks. I think my current art is the bomb. This cycle constantly repeats, and will continue. This is normal. Mostly we suck but think we’re awesome, then we figure it out, then we die. Just wait a few years and — unless … More Chapter 4 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer

BOOKS ON PRESS!

December 20, 2015

I just got news from my printer, Worzalla Book Manufacturing in Stevens Point, Wisconsin: the book is on press this week! Here are some book-geek details about the book that I’m proud of: The book uses recycled papers and boards that are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. Worzalla follows Chain-of-Custody Standards under the Forest Stewardship … More BOOKS ON PRESS!