by JB | Feb 3, 2017 | Cuba
Once again, I can’t express just how much fun I had photographing Monica and Patricia at this old mansion in Cuba. This is Monica jumping in a very small area with such grace and style. She was indeed floating in air and I was on cloud nine! I’ve...
by JB | Feb 1, 2017 | Cuba, Fuji, Fuji X-T2
Why do I love Cuba? The people. This year, I knew a bit more Spanish and was able to communicate a little better. Not great, but enough to understand just how important it is to learn more for my next trip. The woman on the right in the image above caught my eye,...
by JB | Jan 27, 2017 | Cuba, Fuji, Fuji X-T2
I just returned from Cuba, where our group had the opportunity to photograph two premier Ballerinas, at a wonderful old mansion in Havana. To say this was an extraordinary photographic opportunity, would be an understatement. I told my wife, it was likely the most...
by JB | Dec 29, 2016 | Hawaii, Molokai
Painted sky, salted air The rhythm of the waves Senses sparked, soul nourished At our “Mindful Photography” workshop, I introduced the concept of a PhotoKu. This is the marriage of a photograph with a poem, loosely based on the Japanese from of...
by JB | Dec 23, 2016 | Hawaii
I’m back from my annual trip to Molokai where this year we introduced our “Mindful Photography” workshop. Working with the great Flint Sparks was a joy. Having Dewitt Jones, Rikki Cooke and Jack Davis as very special guests made for a week great fun,...
by JB | Nov 15, 2016 | Fonthill
On Sunday, I was leading a workshop at Fonthill Castle in Doylestown PA. One of the participants beckoned me to come see a shot she was excited about. I had to get my camera and make an image of my own! Thank you Lois. I’ve been in a B&W frame of mind and...
by JB | Oct 30, 2016 | Smoky Mountains, Workshop
I just finished co-leading a workshop with Rad Drew in The Great Smoky Mountains. When Rad and I met last weekend, the trees were predominantly green with little if any color to be found. Suffice it to say, we were a bit anxious about the potential for color. Then...
by JB | Oct 24, 2016 | Fuji, Fuji X-T2, Smoky Mountains
Rad Drew and I are finishing our pre-tour scouting as we get ready for our group to arrive today. Yesterday we decided to end our day in Cades Cove. I’ve been to Sparks Lane many times, and, each time is just as magical. This time was no...
by JB | Aug 4, 2016 | B&W, Topaz Software
I was thinking about one of my favorite b&w photographers and friend, Chuck Kimmerle the other day. How his eyes must be in pain from all of the oversaturated color in my last few posts. I hope his monitor is okay after he threw his mouse at it. I decided, I must...
by JB | Jul 22, 2016 | Color, Landscape
There is more to the Cape May Point story I shared in my last post. It is uncommon for me to shoot directly into a sunset. I am usually drawn more to what I refer to as the backside sunset. Essentially looking 180 degrees from the sun. I love the softer more pastel...
