These days most DSLRs and mirrorless cameras that have direct monochrome capture options also let you apply digital filters to produce an effect as if you had placed a camera filter in front of your lens. If you’re new to the world of traditional filters for black and white photography, here’s a quick primer and how it will affect your images.

In a previous post, I featured a portrait of Farrin who I photographed a few years ago at a group model shoot held in Northern Colorado. During that same shoot, I also photographed her twin sister, Brenda. I mentioned that “maybe my portraits of Brenda will show up in a future post in this series.” Well today’s that day…

National Make A Difference Day brings community service to a whole new level each year. Organizations join forces on the fourth Saturday in October to make a difference, big or small.

“A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in–what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.” ― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

My friend Mark Toal often writes about his experiences making photographs with his iPhone. You can follow him on Instagram @marktoal and see for yourself. My friend Ralph Nelson, produced an impressive coffee table book called Botanica, using nothing but a couple of iPhones.