Author | Tony Rizzuto

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Tony Rizzuto has been a photographer for 13 years. Although his interests and photographic subjects are diverse, teaching is his primary passion. Tony is a 2001 Summer Intensive graduate and has spent the last eight years as the owner and head photographer at Sandbox Studios in Missoula, Montana where he caters to both corporate and private clients. Prior to focusing exclusively on his portrait studio, Tony served as the curriculum director at Rocky Mountain School of Photography. His work has been featured on the cover of Rocky Mountain Child and in the pages of Three Rivers Lifestyle Magazine and the Missoulian. He brings the same relaxed and humorous approach to both the classroom and the studio.

Look Forward to Your Next Layover

Posted on May 24th, 2013 by Tony Rizzuto

I travel A LOT for RMSP, and while I never imagined that the chain of my life would be linked by so many regional airports I have learned two very important things: Avoid Cinnabon and look forward to layovers. Here’s a tip for the next time you travel.  While you’re waiting to be crammed into [...]

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Two Elements to Better Macro Photography

Posted on April 22nd, 2013 by Tony Rizzuto
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I thought that title might suck you in and now that I’ve got your attention I want to tell you about my favorite accessory for macro photography.  It doesn’t matter if you are brand new to macro and want to buy some gear or if you’ve been shooting for years and already own a macro [...]

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Become a Better Photographer by Putting Your Camera Down!

Posted on March 22nd, 2013 by Tony Rizzuto
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One of the most common dilemmas I hear about from my students is that they just don’t have the time to photograph. Sound familiar? I know it’s true for me and it seems that all too often, photography takes a back seat to some of the more mundane facets of every day life. So how [...]

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Can Equipment Improve Your Photography?

Posted on February 23rd, 2013 by Tony Rizzuto

I’ll be the first to admit that I love gear and I know that I’m not alone in that.  While I am certain that equipment is not always the way to better photography I do believe that there is one piece of equipment that will make you a better to photographer. Most equipment tends to [...]

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Photographing in the Napa Valley

Posted on July 14th, 2010 by Tony Rizzuto
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Summer is in full swing here in Missoula and things are moving at a break neck pace around RMSP.  Although it’s only July, I know that in the blink of an eye it will be September and I will be on my way to the Napa Valley to teach what is quickly becoming my favorite [...]

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