I find it incredibly rewarding to witness the success of my students, whether it's through gallery representation, a featured exhibition, a magazine feature, or just the creation of beautiful images.

I've decided to share some of these "Success Stories" through a series of posts.

This...

 I find it incredibly rewarding to witness the success of my students, whether it's through gallery representation, a featured exhibition, a magazine feature, or just the creation of beautiful images.

I've made the decision to share some of these "Success Stories" through a series of...

"Collins Legitimus Hammer With Nails" by Harold Ross

Photography opportunities and subjects are abundant, and I strive to remain open to them at all times.

Often, however, friends or family provide me with subject matter that I would never have found on my own! I am always so grateful when this...

"Brick Study #1" by Harold Ross

When I teach students about creating a still life composition, I often say: "Build the foundation before you build the walls".

This simply means that when composing a still life in the studio, one should consider the larger elements first before worrying...

Memento Mori - Vertabrae in Cloche

"Memento Mori - Vertebrae In Cloche" by Harold Ross

Years ago, my late Father-in-Law, Joseph Toglia, gave me these vertebrae.

As a Professor of Neurology, he used them while teaching his medical students. I decided to photograph them as a “set...

There is a saying among creative people that suggests that if we simply “let go” and immerse ourselves in the act of creation, we will be rewarded. This saying is simply "Do The Work.” I have experienced this personally many many times!

My most recent image is a great example of...

It's no secret that I love vintage tools, and I was so excited when Vera found this beautiful vintage tool belt a few weeks ago. I couldn't wait to shoot it!

It was a very complex image to light and edit… but, taken one piece at a time, it's really no more difficult than a simple...

I often get asked by students (or by attendees of a presentation that I'm giving) whether their shooting space is large enough. I typically recommend that a space of 4' x 5' or so is the minimum that you would need, and Light Painting a Still Life is completely do-able in that small space!...

I often hear people say that they would like to create beautiful Light Painted Still Life photographs but feel that the process is just too complex for them to succeed, or that it would take them years to master the process.

But I'll let you in on a little secret....

For the...

I am now offering my own personal set of Photoshop Smoke Brushes.

Why Use Photoshop Smoke Brushes

I draw a lot of inspiration from classic paintings, especially the Dutch Master Painters who would often paint smoke above an extinguished candle, for instance.

Here is an example of where I...