Starting with a beautiful cover image of Cannon at the Fredericksburg Battlefield located just outside downtown Fredericksburg, VA and the lead article on Page 9 is my article on "Cities of the Civil War", the article runs for 3 pages and leads with nice image of cannons in Spotsylvania battlefield and of the McLean House at Appomattox Courthouse where the Civil Ware ended. The article tells readers the history five important locations in the mid-Atlantic key to the "War Between the States. To read the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Starting with a beautiful cover image of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello located just outside Charlottesville, VA and the lead article on Page 20 is my article on "Magnificent Mansions of Virginia", the article runs for 3 pages and leads with nice image of George Mason's house. The article tells readers the history behind these houses. To read the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Starting on Page 60 is my article on how to add a star burst to you image throught Adobe Photoshop. With the title of "Add a Starburst Using Photoshop", the article runs for 3 pages and includes a couple of examples of using photo special effects. The process shows how to make a customize brush in Photoshop which is the key to creating the starburst. In the same magazine is an extra treat. My article shooting panoramic iamges and putting them together in Adobe Photoshop, "Creating Panormaic Images". The article features a beautiful spring image of a road filled with cherry blossum trees. They only bloom for a few days. To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Starting on Page 78 is my article on how to create cool effect in Adobe Photoshop. With the title of "Creating Fauve Effects Using Photoshop" the article runs for 3 pages and includes a number of examples showing how to turn simple images into interesting ones. A perfect example is the image of Lincoln Memorial. Additional images show how to convert an image of a sunflower to a graphical masterpiece.I include print screens shwoing the different steps.To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Starting on Page 34 is my article on how to create travel photos. With the title of "Doing Your Homework" the article runs for 4 pages and includes a number of examples of travel photography. The lead image was taken at the Grand Canyon. It is also shown on the editor's page. Additional imaes include Old Fort Niagara, the U.S. Capital, outside of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Thomas Jefferson memorial (while lieing on my back to get the shot). Although mis-caption, the image shown is actually the lighthouse at Cabrio State Park in San Diego, CA. To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Starting on Page 62 with the title of "Private Stature, Public Pleasure!" is an article about Westfields Golf Course in Clifton, VA Leading with a nice picture of the 17th green, the article talks about how this wonderful Freddy Couples designed golf course has matured into one of the areas finest places to play golf. To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Starting on Page 26 is my article on having fun with images using Photoshop special effects. With the title of "Image Makeovers", the article runs for 5 pages and includes a number of examples of using photo special effects. I tell readers how to use photo filters, color posterization (using my brother, author John Smolens as a model) converting an image to infared image and creating a fisheye version image. As an extra treat see my article on getting better images using simple photo techniques called, "Composition Rules". The article features 8 images that illustrate the different ways your can improve you photography by moving in close or using leading lines to guide your viewers eye to the subject. To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Starting on Page 42 is my article on creating photo montages. With the title of "How to Create a Photo Montage", the article runs for 5 pages and includes a number of examples of photo montages. They include images taken at the Grand Canyon, you couples in love, death of a friend in a car crash, windmills and musician Eric Clapton. To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Starting on Page 76 is my article on converting color images to black and white. With the title of "Make your Photos Monochromatic", the article runs for 4 pages and includes a number of color images that have been converted to black and white. There are also some nice screen captures illustrating points in the article.

Starting on Page 70 is my article on converting color images to black and white. With the title of "Converting Color Images to Black & White (3 Methods)", the article runs for 4 pages and includes a number of color images that have been converted to black and white. There are also some nice screen captures illustrating points in the article. To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Starting on Page 152 is my profile of Chip Sullivan, the head golf pro at Ashley Plantation Golf Course located near Roanoke, VA. Illustrated with a nice closeup photo, the article discusses the big decision that Chip between family life and life on the PGA tour. To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

With the title of "Basic Digital Editing", my first feature article dicsusses the photo editing tool Adobe Photoshop and guides the reader through the different steps of taking an image from import to presntation.. The article starts on 46 and contains a nice selection of photographs illustrating different parts of the article . To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Starting on Page 52 with a introduction page that include a nice comment about yours truly from the editor is an article with the title "Autumn Splendor's". The article along with a nice selection of photographs of hidden gem golf course in the western part of Virginia. The golf courses covered include Rock harbor, Bryce Resort, Shenandoah, and Heritage Oaks. To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

Located in the Market Section of the leading magazine for writers is an article on how to use photographs to help sell your articles. Starting on page 60 under the title of A Perfect Match the article discusses how to create photographs to enhance your articles. To read a "pdf" version of the article, click here or check out the Publication Section of PBSStudios.com

To illustrate the article Historic Links, the Virginia Golfer (the official publication of the VSGA) used six photograph of mine as illustrations. Include the article is a nice shot of Virginia National 17th hole located on the banks of the Sheandoah River. The House at Meadows Farms which was a hospital during the Civil War. A burial ground at Westfield golf course located on side of the13th fairway. Gravestones at Fairfax National golf course along with the 14th green at The Crossing Golf Course in Richmond, VA

One of the lead articles in the May, 2005 issue of the Woodall's CamperWays Magazine is my article on Shenandoah National Park featuring Skyline Drive. Starting on page 20, my article discusses this 100 mile long road the cuts across the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western part of Virginia. The article includes 4 photographs telling waht you will find when you visit the park.

An instructional article about "How to Make Those Three Foot Putts" was co-written with Travis Fulton on assignment for Golf Illustrated Magazine. The article provides a framework for getting your self ready mentally and physically to make these important shots in golf - a three foot putt.

One of the lead articles in the January/February 2004 issue of SkyWritings, Air Jamaica airlines inflight magazine is my article on golf courses in Jamaica. Starting on page 40 and announced by a wonderful lead photo that I took of a 17th hole at the White Witch Golf Course, my article discusses these golfing gems in the Jamaica. Written on assignment, the article is six pages long and includes a number of photos illustrating the article. Check it out as you fly down to the island. Its a great way to begin your Jamaican holiday!

Announced by a wonderful cover photo of a girl at sunset, my article about using the sun in your photographs which was written on assignment was published for Peterson's Photographic Magazine. The article is three pages long and starts on Page 62 includes a number of photo illustrating the article. It looks great!