Everyone thinks it would be great to work for National Geographic. So did I.

Pre-planning is essential. Research, research, research. If you are going to do a portrait, know as much as you can about the person beforehand. The web makes this very easy.

I sold all my medium format equipment in 2005 after Canon came out with the 12 megapixel EOS 1Ds.

Hot air balloons are terrific to shoot from, although they have become very expensive, as has most lodging and food in the Napa Valley.

Digital makes it so much easier. No bricks of film, no worrying about airport X-rays, etc.

It is tough being patient when you are more than a half million dollars in debt.

Do something you like that you feel is important. Don't worry about making money at it right away. If you try hard and long enough you will figure out a way to do it. Better to die happy than die rich.