
Learning to Shoot: People (and Dogs)
Photographing places is already a challenge. Mastering the photography triangle, nailing the focus, and getting the exposure just right is more than enough for a beginner to juggle. But add a person into the frame, and everything changes. Suddenly, it’s not just about technical precision; it’s about capturing emotion and personality. There’s no f-stop or light meter setting for that—it goes beyond the mechanics of the camera. In that moment, the camera becomes more than just a tool; it becomes a window into the human experience where the beauty of connection and emotion can’t be measured by any lens or meter.
Subject matter: People
Location: Mostly in and around Houston, Texas
When: Early 2025
Abbe in the snow. 1/1000 at f/4.0 ISO 800. Canon EF S18-55 mm (kit lens) at 27 mm.
Craig contemplating coffee. Canon EOS 6D Mark II 50mm f/1.4 1/320 ISO 400
The makeup artist. Canon EOS 6D Mark II 50mm f/2.8 1/20 ISO 400
What did Todd just say? 1/100 at f/1.4 ISO 3200. Canon EF50 mm.
Abbe pretending there's no camera. 1/200 at f/1.4 ISO 3200. Canon EF50 mm.
Serial Killer or Cute Kid? Shot info TBD
Majestic Mimi. Shot info TBD
Marino, in nature. 1/40 at f/2.8 ISO 3200. Canon EF S18-55 mm (kit lens) at 18 mm
Don't Shoot Me, Kate. 1/80 at f/2.8 ISO 400. Tamron SP 24-70mm at 51mm.
Dad, please leave. 1/80 at f/2.8 ISO 800. Tamron SP 24-70mm at 51mm.
Patsy's of Patsy's Famous Chicken Salad, Memorial Villages Market Vendor, March 2025. Canon EOS 6D Mark II, 1/640 f/4.0, ISO 400, 70mm (Tamron 24-70mm)
Patsy's only slightly less famous grandson, Jamar. Memorial Villages Market Vendor, March 2025. Canon EOS 6D Mark II, 1/320 f/4.0, ISO 400, 70mm (Tamron 24-70mm)
Damaris of Cajun Meats Texas, Memorial Villages Market Vendor, March 2025. Canon EOS 6D Mark II, 1/800 f/4.0, ISO 400, 70mm (Tamron 24-70mm)
Mollie stands tall. Shot info TBD
Beaux's Art. 1/60 at f/3.5 ISO 400. Canon EF S18-55 mm (kit lens) at 18 mm.
Why walk if you can fly? Canon EOS 6D Mark II 50mm f/1.4 1/300 ISO 400
Contemplative Carlos. 1/100 at f/2.8 ISO 3200. Canon EF50 mm.