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Bald Eagle - Haliaeetus leucocephalus - with Midshipman fish - ©Matthew Schwartz
Annas Hummingbird at fuschia - Copyright Matthew Schwartz
Yellowlegs with sand worm - Copyright Matthew Schwartz

Like my images? See more examples, and learn the elements of my style.

The Mastery Style – The qualities I strive for in my images, and the basis for everything I teach

The Mastery Difference – Visual comparisons of the mastery style, versus the typical style of nature photos

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Field Report: Bald Eagle Photography in Hood Canal

In mid June of this year, I took a trip to Hood Canal to photograph Bald Eagles. Hood Canal (which is actually a fjord, not a canal) is part of the Puget Sound, in Washington state. Eagles, herons, gulls, and other birds congregate in this area every spring, when fish are spawning.

July 30th, 2016|Articles, Field Reports, Videos|

The Power of Local Edits – Part 1- Introduction

In this video, I give an introductory presentation about the basics of Local Edits for fine art photography. The next video in the series will elaborate upon this information. I give a lot of great pro tips and knowledge, so check it out, and step up your editing game!

April 9th, 2016|Post Processing, Tutorials, Videos|

Local Contrast Enhancement Photoshop Tutorial

In this video, I give a presentation about Local Contrast Enhancement, also known as LCE, for fine art photography, then walk you through the two best methods of doing it. I give a lot of great pro tips and knowledge, so check it out, and enhance your own photos!

February 16th, 2016|Post Processing, Tutorials, Videos|
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