I’m pleased to announce two third-place finishes in this year’s New England Newspaper and Press Association’s Better Newspaper Competition.   This year I took home third-place finishes in General News and Sports photography, respectively. It’s great to be included in such a large pool of talent…Congratulations to all the other journalists who placed this year!    

Below is a link from a great response to a bride who complains about paying 3K for wedding photos….. Ah, Craig’s List…… http://www.petapixel.com/2012/01/26/why-wedding-photographers-prices-are-wack/

I’m pleased to announce my awards in the New England Newspaper and Press Association’s 2011 Better Newspaper Contest. This year I was lucky enough to place in the General News Photo Daily Class 1, and Sports Photo Daily Class 1. I’ll receive the awards and learn the place of finish at the New England Better Newspaper Wards Banquet in February at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Congratulations to all those who placed!

Check out this interesting piece on the “truth” in photography from the Guardian. Documentary film-maker Errol Morris discusses the truth, art and propaganda in photography.

Here’s a link to some tips from photographer Jean Mieleabout some Photoshop tips that can help a portrait look even better. Looks pretty natural if you ask me…but the goal is to get it as good as possible the first time. Right? A few minutes spent setting up the right lighting arrangement can save you time in front of the computer. Check out the article over at DPpreview.com here.

After a long, long, hiatus from updating the website, my portfolio is getting a much-needed makeover. I’ve moved everything over to this new blog format, making adding images, text, and updates easier than ever. So don’t be a stranger-comment, contact me,  follow me on the various social networks all the kids are using these days. So come along for the ride. I’ll get your good side.