Journal Articles

How to Survive a Quarantine

Here's a quick list of things that you can do to keep your photography business running efficiently during a crisis. These are things that are on my list for "Things to get done in 2020". Coincidently, they are things we can all do during the weeks of quarantine and social distancing!

Teaching Small Workshops

I have been teaching small workshops since 2006. I started organizing workshops in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, mostly small groups, and one on one with just the student & me. Here's why.

Stop Lowering Your Price

Learn why you should never, under any circumstances, lower your prices.

Resources for Photographers

There are many resources for professional photographers and for amateurs hoping to jump into the business.

Traveling Without a Camera

The real reason why I left my camera behind during a dream vacation through Europe.

About hobbies

The importance of hobbies when you work in the creative field.

Inspiration During a Crisis

While the island of Puerto Rico was in crisis, with no power, no water, and no communication services, people found ways to stay positive. I shot a beautiful wedding in November that left me hopeful and inspired to continue to push forward with my personal life and work.

Equipment Refresh

Why I sold all of my gear and switched from Nikon to Sony.

Let's Talk About Film

Just a few words on film. I love this medium. It's slowly dying and that is the saddest thing I can think of.

Why I shoot film in Weddings

Medium format color negative, black and white negatives and color positive film developed, scanned, and retouched by yours truly. Here is why I love to shoot film with my medium format cameras on weddings and photoshoots.

Reading Habits

From photo books to technical books, to even self-help books and cookbooks, these are tremendous resources for me. Fantasy novels, like Dune, my imagination takes off and I am able to gather inspiration & creativity from other sources.

Fixed Focal Lenses & Why I Use Them

For portrait photo shoots and certain events, I tend to use just two cameras and two fixed focal lenses: An 85mm and a 35mm. Here's why.

Elopements

I love shooting elopements! With today's issues, instead of canceling your marriage, go for it! Just elope. Worry about a big celebration later when you are sure your family and friends will be safe.

My Favorite iPad Apps

Here are some of my most used iPad Apps, and why I use them. Lately, I have been using an iPad instead of a MacBook pro. Interesting right?

I love Portraits!

From "trash the dress" sessions to maternity, to formal studio or on-location photo shoots; I enjoy photographing people. Update your photos for your followers, your personal brand, your business, your career, or your family and friends.

Inspiration

From watching movies to drawing everyday, inspiration and creativity are a muscle that need to be flexed and maintained. Here are a few things that inspire me to work on my personal projects.

iPhoneography

The picture and video quality of cell phones today are amazing! I have been able to exhibit phone photos and print them as big as 20"x 20". Here are my favorite Apps in 2020.

Subtle Retouching

more coming soon

Stories on Second Shooting

Second Shooting: Hacienda Wedding 2020

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