The Paperclip Stand
This is my desk at The Times. I have lots of pictures of my family on my desk, but as you can see, there isn’t a lot of space. Today, I have 3 new mounted prints I want to add to my collection.
Probably the single most common question I am asked is, “What is a [...]
Softly on a Saturday
Easter eggs, a costume box, playing in the park, naptime. Saturdays are best. Period.
A Light Comparison
All natural light from a window, camera right, and another one behind Bradley, camera left.
I turned the lamp on, and man, what a difference! Not sure which one I like better. Still, it’s interesting to study how light changes everything. I think the bottom one is more dramatic, and the top one is more natural. [...]
How to Shoot for Sparkly Eyes
This picture of Harry is so cute! He has a great expression. His hands are perfectly positioned (no thanks to me — sometimes I get lucky). The colors are bright and bold. And best of all, the lighting is perfect! What makes it so perfect? He is laying on the floor in front of a [...]
Walk Through Holy Week With Me: My Lenten Promise
I fully recommend taking pictures of trees as a way to get better at photography!
Walk Through Holy Week With Me: Legend of the Dogwood
The legend of the dogwood involves blood and thorns.
Watch Oprah Today!
When The Oprah Show needs a jaw-dropping focal point for a room-remodel, they call the same company I use for printing photographs on canvas.
At least, that’s the rumor I heard. The segment, Nate Builds a Dream House, will be on today, so be sure to watch!
The canvases shown here are not on Oprah though. [...]
Tips for Great Halloween Photographs
For the best Halloween photographs, here are some easy do-it-yourself ideas.PHOTO TIP #1 — First, you need an almost-13-year-old boy willing to do all the decorating on a budget. I gave Bradley $40 and one rule: “No burning down the house.”He pocketed most of the money, and spent a good part of Sunday digging [...]


My family calls me "the mamarazzi."