M. Colin Burch
I am a creative geek with over 35 years of professional experience in photography, videography, web development, live event production and luthierie with a penchant for woodworking.
Latest Posts
Capturing A More Perfect Moment
During a recent trip to Ireland, I decided to explore a small island just east of Dublin called Howth (pronounced "Hoath"). I virtually scouted the location (using the
A Photographer’s Dilemma
Recently, we visited family in Colorado and had the luxury of being driven around to see all the sights the beautiful mountainous country has to offer. However, as
Preparation and Solitude: Sunrise Cathedral Rock
While visiting family in Phoenix, Arizona, I decided to take a trek up to Sedona to capture the iconic rock formations during sunrise. This was one of those
Capturing the Unexpected
Travel photography often throws you into situations where meticulous planning and scouting are not feasible. This black and white photo, taken on a beach in Labason, Philippines, exemplifies
Persevering Through the Haze
Shooting the sunrise on Topsail Island, North Carolina, can be a magical experience, but sometimes the weather and lighting conditions don't align with your expectations. On a particularly
Framed World Map
The largest frame I've made to-date at 4ft x 2ft. Made of Wenge & Zebrawood with sheetmetal backing to make the map magnetic.
Behind the Scenes of a Serene River Sunrise
Early one humid August morning in 2021, I found myself on a white water rafting trip on the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. The trip was already a
Custom Exotic Wood Desktop
A family member received a motorized, adjustable-height desk frame and asked if I could make a desktop similar to the cutting boards I gifted everyone at Christmas.
Virginia Tech Frames
A friend's daughter recently graduated from Virginia Tech with two degrees. Naturally, he is extremely proud of her and wanted to gift her with custom frames for
Watercolor Frames
I built these frames with Padauk & Birdseye Maple to preserve two watercolor prints created & given to me by my former boss, Steve Wariner and his wonderful
Wenge & Zebrawood Frame
One of the photos I had commercially framed to hang in a local coffee shop was returned damaged so I decide to make my own replacement. I
Salvaging a Shot
Chincoteague Island, Virginia, USA I had followed my usual plan for shooting sunrises while visiting a national park in Chincoteague, Virginia. During the previous day, while exploring and