Acknowledgments

If you had asked me a few months ago what I had planned for 2013, this book would not have been on my list. As a travel photographer, I spend much more time on the road—sleeping in airplanes and exploring distant counties—than the average person. In fact, I was in the middle of teaching a photography workshop in Cambodia when Peachpit asked if I would be interested in writing a book on the Canon 6D for their popular From Snapshots to Great Shots series. As a Canon shooter, I was well aware of the upcoming (at the time) 6D and its new features, such as built-in GPS and Wi-Fi (firsts for a Canon DSLR). Given my love of writing for Peachpit, the reality that I am a technology geek at heart, and the fact that I was scheduled to be at home with my family for three months (a rarity in my world), the choice was simple.

As always, the great folks at Peachpit Press were truly a pleasure to work with. Valerie Witte, with whom I have worked on a number of books, was incredibly helpful in guiding me through the From Snapshots to Great Shots framework, as this is my first book in this series. Scout Festa helped make sense out of my words and is the reason this book flows so well. Numerous other folks at Peachpit played a role in helping me along the way, and for that I am grateful.

It is always great to have a supporting cast of friends. We all need individuals who help us stay grounded and support us as we reach for the stars. To Jason K., Peyton H., Casey M., Kate H., Ken K., Elia L., and Michael B.: I appreciate all that you do, and I thoroughly enjoy our friendships.

And finally, the most important people in my life: my wonderful family. To my son, Jack, whose childlike sense of discovery continues to inspire me to experience the world from new perspectives: You are by far my greatest accomplishment, and I look forward to showing you more of the world as you grow up. To my sisters, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, and, of course, my parents: Thank you for all the support you give me. And last but not least, to my wife, Sarah, who is my best friend and the light of my life: May we have many years of challenges, adventures, and happiness ahead of us.