Malcolm Turcotte

Thomas Heaton on the reality of crowded photo locations

Thomas Heaton nails something here that I had to learn the hard way over many failed sunrise outings: showing up to a spot you found online and realizing thirty other photographers had the same idea.…

Do you shoot everything or wait for the moment?

Some of us fire away — bracketing, bursts, variations — knowing the real work happens in culling, and we'd rather have options than miss the shot. Others shoot only when they see it, arguing that the…

Portfolio power: 15 killer shots or 50 solid ones?

Some say your portfolio should be ruthless — 10 to 20 absolute bangers, period, because every weak image drags the whole thing down and clients judge you by your worst shot. Others argue you need 30,…