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fall 2009

November 25, 2009
Fall 2009 Newsletter

On the cover: Danny MacAskill throwing a tail whip on the USS Midway aircraft carrier in San Diego, California.

- An editorial with updates on recent assignments and upcoming trips.
- Equipment Review: The 12 MP Nikon D3 vs. a 39 MP Hasselblad H3D.
- Portfolio: Recent images from California, Pennsylvania and New Mexico.
- Special Portfolio: On assignment for Red Bull in San Diego, California.
- Perspective: Connecting with your Audience
- and much more...

 
 
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Summer 2009 Newsletter

August 7, 2009
Summer 2009 Newsletter

On the cover: Mike Tittel taking a breather on the Wasatch Crest Trail near Salt Lake City, Utah.

- An editorial with updates on the newsletter and other topics.
- Equipment Review: A few of my Favorite Things
- Portfolio: Images shot this summer in Utah, New Mexico & Texas.
- Perspective: The Future Magazine
- and much more...

 
 
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Spring 2009 Newsletter

April 21, 2009
Spring 2009 Newsletter

On the cover: Team Helly Hansen sea kayaking on the open ocean during the 2009 Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race.

- An editorial on my latest adventures
- Equipment Review: The Nikon D700
- Stories from the Road: 2009 Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race
- Special Portfolio: On assignment for Men's Fitness Magazine
- Perspective: The Proposal
- and much more...

 
 
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Fall 2008 News;etter

December 2, 2008
Fall 2008 Newsletter

On the cover: Rick Alter catching a small wave while surfing at dawn at Oxnard Shores in Oxnard, California.

- An editorial on the rough economy and the latest news.
- Review: The Elinchrom Ranger RX Speed AS Kit.
- Extended Editorial: Following your Passion.
- Portfolio: Recent images from California and New Mexico.
- Perspective: Under Pressure
- and much more...

 
 
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Summer 2008 Newsletter

August 21 , 2008
Summer 2008 Newsletter

On the cover: David Strauss paddling over a 30-foot waterfall on Oh Be Joyful Creek near Crested Butte, Colorado.

- An editorial on burning the candle at both ends and the creative urge.
- Review: Adobe Lightroom 2.0 - A few of the new features.
- Inside Scoop: Anatomy of a Portfolio
- Portfolio: Portraits of some Freedivers at Blue Hole near Santa Rosa, NM.
- Perspective: Making the Connection
- and much more...

 
 
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Winter 2008 Newsletter
 

Spring 2008 Newsletter

May 28, 2008
Spring 2008 Newsletter

On the cover: Lydia McDonald and Fernanda Rojas trekking in Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile.

- An editorial on Inspiration and the Creative Spark.
- Review: Nikon's D300 - Part II: A more detailed critique.
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Special portfolio and Article about the Patagonia Expedition Race.
- Portfolio: Images from Patagonia, White Sands, and New Mexico.
- Perspective: Finding Inspiration.
- and much more...

 
 
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Winter 2008 Newsletter

March 20 , 2008
Winter 2008 Newsletter

On the cover: Casey Shaw on a WI 5 ice climb in the world famous Ouray Ice Park in Ouray, Colorado.

- An editorial written while on a plane headed to Patagonia.
- Review: Nikon's D300 - First Impressions of this stellar new camera.
- Portfolio: Images from Colorado, California and Patagonia.
- Perspective: A Good day.
- and much more...

 
 
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October 11 , 2007
Fall 2007 Newsletter

On the cover: Jacopo Alaimo ascending ‘El Matador’ (5.10d) in last light on Devils Tower, Wyoming.

- An editorial on hanging tough and giving back.
- Review: Digital Photography - Where do we go from here?
- Print Portfolio: Detailed account of how one image was captured.
- Digital Dogma: Determining the proper exposure with Digital.
- and much more...

 
 
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July 28 , 2007
Summer 2007 Newsletter

On the cover: A local surfer rolling up on a wave at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California.

- An editorial on revamping portfolios and new stock shoots.
- Review of Photoshop CS3: Is it worth the Upgrade?.
- Workshops: October Digital Vacation.
- Digital Dogma: Backing up.
- and much more...

 
 
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May 14 , 2007
Spring 2007 Newsletter

On the cover: The American Camper - William Clark watching TV while camping in Palo Duro Canyon near Amarillo, Texas.

- An editorial on blogging and my new blog site.
- Review of the Epson R1800 Photo Printer .
- Review of the Pocket Wizard Plus Transmitter and Receiver.
- Digital Dogma: CMYK Conversions.
- and much more...

 
 
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February 5 , 2007
Winter 2007 Newsletter

On the cover: Cam Foreman and his son, Hayden Foreman, riding horses on their ranch near Canyon, Texas.

- Editorial: Getting back to Photography.
- Review of the Nikon SB800 speedlight.
- Review of the Eye-One Display 2 monitor calibration device.
- Digital Dogma: Color Management.
- A 2-page tutorial on how to profile and calibrate your monitor.
- and much more...

 
 
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November 29, 2006

Fall 2006 Newsletter

On the cover: Claire Bell bouldering on Skywalker (V9) at the Horse Pen 40 boulders in Alabama.

- An editorial on staying positive in an ever changing industry.
- Review of the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G VR ED-IF.
- Update on the Nikon D2x firmware upgrade.
- An article on Digital Workflow for Photo Buyers.
- and much more...

 
 
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August 5, 2006
Summer 2006 Newsletter

On the cover: An image shot in Joe McNally’s Location Lighting workshop at an old train station in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Using strobes to create a naturally lit look I had my model, Ronald lean back in his chair.

- Editorial: Sand storms and mesh tents.
- Review and comparison: Apple Aperture vs. Adobe Lightroom.
- Digital Dogma: Upsizing digital images, just how far can you go?
- A special portfolio of work produced in Joe McNally's Workshop.
- and much more...

 
 
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May 12, 2006
Spring 2006 Newsletter

On the cover: Ryon Reed mountain biking above Moab, Utah on the Chili Pepper trail. Shot while on assignment for Adobe Lightroom.

- A special portfolio section of images shot while on assignment for Adobe.
- Review: A comparison of the Nikon D200, D2x and the Canon 1Ds Mark II.
- Digital Dogma: Sharpening 101 for photo editors.
- Perspective: Where we are at with Digital Photography.
- and much more...

 
 
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January 19, 2006
Winter 2006 Newsletter

On the cover: Two cadillac’s augured in near Amarillo, Texas at the Cadillac Ranch.

- Editorial: How much longer will photography last as a profession?.
- Review of the Epson P2000 portable hard drive.
- Digital Dogma: The RAW Misconception.
- Special portfolio of deep water soloing images from Mallorca, Spain.
- Perspective: Archival Stress, the issues of archiving digital images.
- and much more...

 
 
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November 10, 2005
Fall 2005 Newsletter

On the cover: Josh Ewing rappelling off Thumbelina - one of the towers on Bridger Jack Mesa, Indian Creek, Utah.

- An editorial on stock photography and its influence in the photo industry.
- Review of the Dyna-Lite Uni 400jr AC/DC monolight.
- Michael’s latest experiments and workflow with ACR and Nikon Capture.
- Indian Creek, Utah special portfolio.
- and much more...

 
 
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August 3, 2005
Summer 2005 Newsletter

On the cover: The Colorado river in the Grand Canyon as seen from the Nankoweap Anasazi Ruins.

- An editorial on going digital.
- Review: Nikon D2x and how it compares to medium format and 35mm film.
- Digital Dogma: Charging for and dealing with Digital Capture.
- Special portfolio from a three week river trip in the Grand Canyon.
- Perspective: Anecdotes from a recent freeride photo shoot.
- and much more...

 
 
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March 27, 2005
Spring 2005 Newsletter

On the cover: Chris Sharma readying to launch for a hold on a 5.13a on the Diablo Wall in Mallorca, Spain while deep water soloing.

- Editorial: Taking it to the next Level.
- Review of the Nikon D70.
- Review of the Hasselblad 503CW.
- Perspective: Digital and Medium Format.
- and much more...

 
 
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December 20, 2004
Fall/Winter 2004 Newsletter

On the cover: Mikel Cronin on the 2nd Pitch of McCarthy’s West Face (5.10b) on Devils Tower, Wyoming.

- An editorial about the new newsletter format and look.
- Review of the Apple PowerMac G5 Tower.
- News: National Geographic uses Michael's work, recent clients and travels.
- An article on Digital Photography and how editors are responding to it.
- and much more...

 

 

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