

Lowepro Mission: Street Photography
Street photography (to me) relates to technique and style more than it does a particular location – urban or

Lowepro Mission: Artificial Light
As a member of Lowepro’s professional storyteller team, I am occasionally asked to submit an image and short blurb based

Peaking in Peru
“The Knot!” barks the instructor. “If you leave here knowing nothing else, remember that! It will save your life.” We

Where Culture and Commerce Meet
Cross-legged with eyes half shut, Somboon Gavichi’s upper body sways to the hypnotic, almost nasal whine that emanates from a

Surfer's world: how to get thrashed (and make friends)
This story… I want to tell it so badly; as much as I want to be a part of it.

In the wake of Ondoy: Tumana
The headlines are gone; tied up in twine and buried or burned shortly after it happened. The Press, too, is

Papa John’s Center update
At Papa John’s Center in metro-Manila, children ages 5-20 are being cared for by Gemma Bucuyag (top right), who set
Photo Walkabout: Metro Manila
Back in metro Manila again and I am blown away by the pace of life and incredible growth that’s going

Light and tight: the Lowepro Rover Pro 45L AW
My need to downsize is a function of man hours and poundage – seriously, I’ve been schlepping 30 pounds of

How to fix a stuck filter
The following method was explained to me by a Canon Professional Service technician. Note: this procedure is not recommended for
Headshots: diversify your face
There’s more to great headshots these days than just your head. You’ve got to engage the imagination if you really

Armistice, lest we forget…
In my mind, O.B. Pulsifer, Sr. is the stuff of legends. A tough blend of maverick and enterprise; persistence that