House Cleaning
So you just returned from your Costa Rica photo tour with Foto Verde Tours and begin sorting through thousands of images from the past 11 days. Of course you delete all the obvious failures, sort…
The Guide To Tropical Nature Photography by Greg Basco and Glenn Bartley
One of the things I learned from my very first trip to Costa Rica is that photography in tropical rainforests can be quite the challenge. For some photographers, the heat humidity and rain are challenges…
For Sale: Assorted Photographic Filters. No Longer Required
With all sorts of computer software thrust upon us in the digital world of photography who actually uses or even needs filters anymore? Have they become obsolete and turned the way of the dinosaur? We…
Scouting the Kootenay Plains
Whenever I head out to the mountains to areas I’m not familiar with, my regular routine is to scout during the day with hopes of finding that little spot where the possibility for a successful…
Dynamic Range and In-Camera HDR
Dynamic range in this digital era of photography has brought on many challenges when it comes to exposing an image. Simply put, dynamic range is the difference between the brightest light and the darkest dark…
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Vancouver Island • Sooke to Port Renfrew: Part I
Sometimes life throws you little curve balls and after nearly 9 months of not even picking up a camera, I was finally able to plan a short trip out to Vancouver Island located on the west coast of British Columbia in Canada. After just a…
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To HDR or Not to HDR – That is the Question!
I have never been a big fan of HDR. Not because it isn’t a great tool, but simply because of the fact that I’m just not that good at it! When HDR’s are done right, they look great without that characteristic cartoon look that I’m…
Favorites from 2012
I can’t believe how quickly time passes! It’s almost February!! While I am currently working on some images from my Costa Rica trip this past summer, I thought I would share a couple of my favorites from the Alberta Rockies this past summer. The sunset…
Merry Christmas
Well…with Christmas just around the corner, in typical “Fab” fashion I am late in unveiling my 2012 linen textured Christmas greeting card. What can I say, I am a man and I still have lots of time to start my Christmas shopping right?! Last…
Journey of Dreams – Edmonton Wedding and Portrait Photography by Fabrizio Tessaro
Journey of Dreams: Wedding and Portrait Photography by Fabrizio Tessaro. Ok… time to sit back relax and take a breather…with all sorts of projects on the go, the past couple of months have been crazy busy to say the least! Finally, one of them has…
Nick and Jill Get Married in Edmonton
With back to back weddings since my return from Costa Rica at the end of August, it’s been incredibly hectic and busy to say the least! Back in July I shared with you some of my favorite images from the engagement photo session with my…
Chasing Jones Releases “Loves Got Teeth”
This past Saturday I headed off to the Starlite room here in Edmonton to shoot my friends Nick and Adam Dilullo’s band, Chasing Jones as they officially released their third album, “Loves Got Teeth”. As always, the show was exciting, electrifying and tons of fun.…
Edmonton Engagement Photo Session
While I am excited beyond words about visiting my good friend and master photographer Greg Basco in Costa Rica next month for more rainforest photographic adventures, I am equally excited about my ventures as a wedding photographer. With back to back weddings approaching, I spent…
June Weekend in Jasper
Jasper National Park in Alberta is definitely one of my favorite weekend locations. It’s relatively close to home in just a little over three hours by car, and while accommodations throughout the busy tourist season can get pricey, my preference of my tent and a…