EMS Photo Adventures

07/07/2026

Four- hour webinar Sat July 11th: STREET VISION: SHOOT TO SEE.

Have you ever wondered why some street photographs immediately grab your attention while others don't? What makes a great image work isn't luck—it's understanding composition, timing, psychology, storytelling, and human behavior.

For over 30 years, and through my work as a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist and photography educator, I've learned that great photography isn't about memorizing rules. It's about learning to see. Once you understand the principles behind powerful images, they become second nature.

If you're ready to take your photography beyond camera settings and learn how to think like a photographer, this class is for you.
Don't wait until you see everyone talking about what they learned afterward. Hope to see you there!

06/19/2026

On Decisive Moments and bad composition https://emsphotoadventures.com/decisive-moments-as-the-saviors-of-imperfect-photographs/

05/31/2026

We at Panama Photo Adventures recently completed a project for the talented portrait photographer Ron Cooper. Ron travels the world creating stunning portraits of indigenous people, often focusing on elders. Here in Panama, we handled all the pre-production and scouting, helping identify both the subjects and the locations where he could photograph them.

It was the first time I had done this type of pre-production work for someone else's project rather than my own, and it was an incredibly rewarding experience. Collaborating with another seasoned professional gave me a chance to see a different approach to portraiture, and I learned a great deal simply by watching him work.

One of the biggest lessons was the importance of catchlights in the eyes. As a documentary photographer, my work has always required me to move quickly and capture moments as they unfold, even when making portraits. I had never really observed someone slowing the process down to such a deliberate pace—carefully studying backgrounds, removing distracting elements, refining compositions, and thoughtfully creating clean, uncluttered scenes. Ron excels at that.

As an added bonus, I often served as Ron's stand-in while he tested and refined his lighting setups. That meant I spent quite a bit of time in front of his camera, which gave me an even greater appreciation for his process and attention to detail. This portrait is one of the images Ron made of me during our time working together, and I am grateful he shared it with me.

04/28/2026

One of my regulars reposted a video she did on her work and what she learned during a couple of workshops I taught.
Thank you Linda Tomasulo.

https://vimeo.com/737611263?fbclid=IwY2xjawRdlVZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE5bTgyS0dtZU50WEtVV3cxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmaDtWhCo1RcvF7f4jNhxUdmbxmF7PRVSGXO0TJT2sqn3ITJJQp2SJfKwb1n_aem_ZFIUk72Qv16fRbYklnem_w

Presentation by Linda Tommasulo on Street Photography

04/19/2026

New BLOG: Serendipity Has No Bounds

Analyzing one single frame and on becoming one with the moment and watching everything flow together in a fraction of a second.

https://emsphotoadventures.com/serendipity-has-no-bounds/

04/15/2026

Getting to know Panama even more so I can share it with all of those like you who love photography, love exploring and all-things photography.

03/31/2026

Scouting for a Client