A personal exploration into the transformative power of media and its ability to shape societal views, emphasizing the need for diversity and inclusion in storytelling.

Demystifying the world of AI-generated art through latent diffusion: learn how this innovative technique turns random noise into captivating visuals and gain insight into the fascinating process that brings AI art to life.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our recent cosmic photoshoot inspired by the trending themes of psychic waves and space. From a dynamic projector and trippy makeup to space-themed hair and immersive music, this shoot was a journey through the cosmos.

As artists, we often hear people compare the creative process to being in prison. The idea is that becoming a skilled artist takes a long time and requires a lot of hard work and dedication – much like serving a sentence. But the truth is, art is not about how much time you've spent practicing. It's about your ability to convey emotion and tell a story through your work.

From self-driving cars not recognizing pedestrians to Facebook selling user data, it's easy to see why some people might be hesitant to fully embrace AI. But just because there have been a few instances of AI gone wrong doesn't mean we should write it off completely. In fact, AI and deep learning have the potential to do a lot of good for businesses and individuals. That's why it's so important for companies to practice Ethical AI as they incorporate it into their products and services.

"Get ready for a wild ride through the world of visual culture with the latest creative trends forecast from Adobe Stock. From psychedelic moods to whimsical animals and influencers, these trends are sure to inspire and engage your audience in 2023."

Adobe Stock is committed to supporting creators through the creative evolution of generative AI. Follow these guidelines to have your generative AI content accepted on Adobe Stock.

"As a creative, having a powerful computer is crucial to getting the job done. But with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which build is right for you. That's where we come in. We've scoured the internet and put together five different computer builds for creatives, ranging from budget options to more expensive setups."

Are you a photographer struggling to find inspiration for your next masterpiece? Look no further! In this blog, we'll provide tips and tricks for unlocking your creative potential and finding inspiration in the world around you. From challenging yourself with new techniques to studying the greats, we've got you covered. Click here to learn more.

What an iconic shoot for me. I took these towards the start of my journey into photographing people. Granted, I am one of those people that planned everything down to the light setup before I got there.

Squire Boone Caverns, located in southern Indiana, is an incredibly beautiful experience by itself. When we called to ask if we could drag photography lights and a model in a vintage wedding dress deep into the bowels of the earth, they seemed shocked! In hindsight, that was a much bigger task than I actually anticipated.

One thing to note about Selfie World, it’s huge! There are so many backgrounds to pick from, that it can be a little overwhelming at first.The good news, we know the ropes and are here to help you out.Check out this video Matty snagged so you can get some ideas for your shoot as well.

I won’t waste a ton of your time talking about an old shoot, but this still ranks as one of my all time favorites.

A lot of my clients complain that they can’t find unique locations in Indiana, but I have had the complete opposite experience.

Check out the Indiana Dunes!

If you've followed me (or my work) for a while you have probably heard me ranting on and on about clean light. Maybe you've planning to attend one of my workshops, but either way there is absolutely no doubt have heard me harping on about about "clean lighting'.

Seriously though, what does that even mean?

When we were all learning light, we probably used white lighting in our photography. It was easier in a way. Just set up a bunch of lights, point them somewhat in the direction of the subject... and click. Done!

As I found through my own journey, we eventually come head to head with more creative techniques and better ways to set up our lights. We're all growing and learning every day, and one way to mix things up is to use colored gels in our shots.

Of course that presents us with a whole new selection of new problems, especially when we want to use more than one light.

The problem with using multiple gelled lights is that they cast different colors on separate parts of our subject.

If you place your lights badly, the light starts to look very 'busy' and 'messy' incredibly fast.

But counter to that, take a look at this image here.

Tough question right?

I’m fortunate enough to have been a pro photographer for many years now. I shoot a wide variety of subjects, but they always seem to fall into the categories of portraits, lifestyle and fashion work. I’m always photographing people—no still life, product shots, or architecture. I know it's a bit silly to say that I always photograph people as a portrait and fashion photographer. That seem's like an obvious statement, but it has had a huge role for me in choosing the lenses I work with and invest in.

In addition to being a professional editorial and fashion photographer, I’m also quite involved in training emerging photographers.