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Images You Can't Forget...

Images You Can't Forget...

This picture takes me back to July 31, 1987. I was a new photographer at The Edmonton Journal, barely a year into my career. I had just finished gassing up my car when reports of funnel cloud sightings came over the newsroom radio. I looked up and saw them—moments later they became a tornado.

Street Photography Might Be Harder Than Ever—But That’s Not A Bad Thing

Street Photography Might Be Harder Than Ever—But That’s Not A Bad Thing

In 2025, practicing street photography at a high level is more challenging than ever—technically, socially, and economically. But to be fair, it’s ...
The Quiet Grace of a Candid Moment:   A Street Photographer’s Encounter at Père Lachaise

The Quiet Grace of a Candid Moment:  A Street Photographer’s Encounter at Père Lachaise

Last month, I made a photograph at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. A candid image. Unposed, unplanned, and deeply human. As street photographers, ...
In The Beginning...

In The Beginning...

The image of the girl diving turned out way better than the reality of what I saw and experienced at that local suburban swimming pool. This pictur...
The DNC Chicago 2024

The DNC Chicago 2024

    This is the sequel to my post covering the RNC in Milwaukee last month. It has been 20 years and thousands of frames and I figure at this time...
Photographing A Political Convention

Photographing A Political Convention

I have been covering the American Political Convention since 2004 and it’s hard for me to believe that it has been 20 years since I photographed m...
The Power of Street Photography

The Power of Street Photography

Street photography holds a unique and powerful place in the world of art and documentation for several reasons: 1. Authentic Representation of Lif...
David Brommer and Steve Simon Share a couple of quick tips in advance of their upcoming Winter in New York City Workshop

David Brommer and Steve Simon Share a couple of quick tips in advance of their upcoming Winter in New York City Workshop

Nikon Z8 & Bootcamp

Nikon Z8 & Bootcamp

It’s here! We’ve been waiting a while and after yesterday’s announcement, I’ve been scouring the Nikon Z8’s features set and my initial reaction? ...
Nikon Z8-Z9 Bootcamp: The Articulating Review Screen Is The New Normal For Street & Travel Work

Nikon Z8-Z9 Bootcamp: The Articulating Review Screen Is The New Normal For Street & Travel Work

The one common theme I see in much of the work of classic photographers I admire, like Vivian Maier and Diane Arbus is they used cameras where the...
Welcome to the Photo Educate Blog!

Welcome to the Photo Educate Blog!

We created Photo Educate to provide a platform to discover the best places to further your knowledge and craft as a photographer. Here you will find a supportive and spirited community built around a passion for photography and photographic education in all forms.
Healing Waters: Looking Back

Healing Waters: Looking Back

Healing Waters was my first book and resulted from an assignment that sparked my curiosity and brought me back over time. I find the book is the p...