Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.
This past week, my daughter Erin was invited to Phi Beta Kappa at F&M. An accomplishment that would make any parent proud, this invitation came in the midst of her process to select where she will be attending law school this coming fall. Having been …
My father-in-law, Donald L. Martz, passed away this week. It wasn’t an unexpected death, as he has been fighting a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. It has been a slow and painful battle, but he is finally at peace and will no longer suffer the …
Sitting right at the edge of Port Royal Sound in Hilton Head, Hudson’s Seafood House may be one of the best seafood restaurants on the east coast. Having eaten fresh seafood from sea to shining sea, Hudsons is a standout that is hard to beat. …
The Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, it wasn’t until 2000 that all 50 states observed it as a state holiday. On August 23, 1994, …
30 years ago today, I was honored to have Renee accept my hand in marriage. Throughout all of the challenges that life presents, she has remained my constant partner, a committed parent and my loving wife. It has been an amazing 30 years. Renee is …
Last night, I had the opportunity to photograph the dress rehearsal for the upcoming Sterling Playmakers production of the Addams Family. I have to admit, I was not sure about the show, as I was more of Munster fan during my childhood. Even so, while …
No. Your calendar is correct. It’s not Fathers Day. It is, however, my birthday. My lovely wife has filled me with Pakistani food and a glass of cold Aslin lager. What else can anyone ask for on their birthday? She is a saint. I’m going …
How many times have you heard someone say “the less said, the better”? Well, I can’t think of a better way to describe the use of negative space in photography. Placing negative space around your subject is an excellent way to draw the eye to …
Another rule of photographic composition is the rule of thirds. This rule is well known by most people that enjoy photography, however it is also one of the rules that has the most impact on your shots. This rule can take you from “taking snapshots” …
