Hi there.

Welcome to a photography-oriented blog for everybody. This is not a place to find super complex technical ramblings, or extensive reviews of the latest digital photography equipment. In writing this, I hope to help you, the photographer, gain a better understanding of what the art of photography is, and how you can create awesome images using whatever equipment you happen to have, along with a little creativity.

You may have never touched a camera before, you may be just learning the craft, you may love shooting photos of friends at parties with your digital camera, or you may be a seasoned photographer used to a variety of settings. My goal in writing this blog is to offer something to everybody. I’ll write so that anybody can understand what I’m saying. You won’t get a straight-up lecture on f-stops and shutter speeds here. Photography is an art, and thanks to the widespread availability of relatively cheap gear, an art that literally anybody can participate in.

My name is Andy Sutterfield. I’ve been working with various cameras for maybe a decade. In the past few years, I’ve honed my skills at West Valley College under the outstanding instruction of Brian Tramontana and several other great photographers teaching there. I’ve studied and practiced a lot on my own and with friends as well. I’ve been fortunate enough in the past year to turn this passion into something of a business. I’m definitely not an expert, but I’ve made some good images over the course of my career. The great thing about photography is there is always something new to learn. Because really, if it was possible for someone to master a subject, any subject, would it really hold an interest for them anymore?

So. This’ll be a fun blog to keep up with, and for me to write! I’ll write about anything relating to photography, and I’ll answer questions. I’ll post examples of my work and explain how you can make similar images. I may even write about pieces of gear I’ve had good luck with that I can recommend to you. When I get to work on an interesting project, I’ll explain it all here. And of course, I’ll dish out practical advice on how you, whatever level photographer you are, can improve your photos and have a good time doing it. That’s what it’s all about, right?

Thanks for reading!