RAMBLINGS (the blog)

Why Creativity and Artistry Are More Essential Than Ever

Nov 14, 2025

In a world increasingly driven by algorithms, automation, and data, creativity might seem like a luxury, something nice to have, but not strictly necessary. Yet the truth is the opposite: creativity and artistry are among the most vital forces shaping modern society. They’re not just expressions of beauty or emotion; they’re engines of innovation, empathy, and cultural progress.Creativity Fuels InnovationEvery breakthrough in technology, business, science, or design begins with ...

Chasing Light: Adventure Photography in Iceland

Nov 03, 2025

There are few places on Earth that challenge and reward a photographer quite like Iceland. From the black-sand beaches of Vík to the glacial lagoons of Jökulsárlón, this island seems purpose-built for adventure photography, a land where the elements themselves become part of the story. The Landscape That Shapes the ImageIceland doesn’t just offer scenery; it offers scale. Massive waterfalls tumble from moss-covered cliffs. Steam rises from volcanic vents as if ...

Why photography matters

Oct 24, 2025

Why Photography MattersIn an age where everyone carries a camera in their pocket and AI imagery is becoming ubiquitous, it’s easy to underestimate the true power of photography. But behind every great image—whether it’s a product photo, a portrait, or a sweeping landscape—is something deeper than pixels and lenses. Photography matters because it helps us connect, communicate, and preserve what’s most important. Photography Tells Stories Words Can’tEvery ...

What kind of camera do you use?

Oct 24, 2025

As a professional photographer and photographic instructor, I am constantly bombarded with the question “What brand of camera do you use?”. My simple answers is, “Quite a variety”. Having been involved with photography for over 50 years now, I have a sizeable collection of equipment.I want to get this out of the way right off the bat. If you’re in the market or just getting started, choose a brand the appeals to you and be happy in your purchase. All major brands, ...

Welcome to my new website

Oct 24, 2025

Hello, and welcome!I’m Dave Fulghum, a photographer based in central Illinois. After years of creating images for businesses, manufacturers and families across the Midwest, I’m excited to introduce you to my brand-new website—a space designed to showcase my work, share ideas, and connect with you.Photography, for me, has always been about more than taking a picture. It’s about helping small businesses tell their story, whether that means capturing the fine details of a ...

Updates on what we are up to in our world of imaging. Travel stories, events we shot, camera tips, educational tidbits. Anything and everything you may (or may not) want to know about me.

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