May not know much about many things, but this one thing I do know... coffee. Oh, the quotes you can find from dedicated coffee drinkers. I have a feeling this year I will launch a coffee photo series of some kind. It feels like a coffee lovers imperative. If you were to launch a series of images based on the delicious idea of coffee, what would you imagine and create? For today, enjoy this … [Read more...]
Some days the light hits just right to cast a heavenly glow and you stumble upon a field undisturbed by modern man. That's when a camera and your eye can capture magic in a moment with one lens in one location with one girl. We took a series of quick shots in the afternoon sun and I'll definitely pick my favorites to process, but sometimes seeing things raw is powerful, moving, … [Read more...]
Day 5 of 366. Not sure how long I'll continue the texture series, but I'm capturing new images every day. It's amazing how quickly you can train your eye to look for specific things like light, texture, composition. It just takes intentional focus and practice. Every day. Two questions for you to answer today: What intentional steps are you taking to "see" differently? Where do you find the … [Read more...]
Free photography textures abound. Finding textures to purchase is just as easy. So why would someone invest time photographing texture in the world around them? HOW TEXTURE IMPROVES YOUR IMAGES Texture adds depth. Texture adds character. Texture adds impact. By starting a photography series focused on texture, you'll start to train your mind and eye to look for and capture texture … [Read more...]
Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement. ~Alfred Adler Are you getting things done today... this week... this month? Are you a few steps closer to your goals? If so, I'll bet you are starting to notice some obstacles. Obstacles that may be external or internal. The truth is that if you're not in motion, you won't hit as many … [Read more...]
When you question your value and start to wonder why you bother... When you doubt your ability and consider giving up the fight... When you lose your focus and can't seem to find your way in the dark... STOP. Then ask yourself one question that can change everything... Think about it. Answer from your heart. Has your art been brave enough? Whether your art is photography, writing, … [Read more...]
As you start this 365 photography journey, give yourself permission to experiment and find what works for you. Check out these ten tips learned from capturing a year of images... Pay attention to your patterns, where your interest and energy rise and fall throughout the day. Set a schedule. Do you like to shoot in the morning and post at night or post in the morning for the previous day's … [Read more...]
It happened over dinner in a Las Vegas hotel. The challenge was issued... and accepted. 12 months later, the challenge was completed. What's happened since is no less than what seems like a miracle. So why not reinvent the project and see what roads it will lead down this time? ARE YOU IN? The first challenge was issued in August 2009 by photo guru and business master Scott Bourne. He … [Read more...]
Let this be a reminder that 2012 will be a year of taking risks... making things happen... being a dreamer... AND a doer. This is the year of the creative, the artist, the image maker, YOU. Use the comments to share how you plan to make 2012 INSANELY GREAT! I'm reinventing the 365 Photography Project ... hoping to improve my images 300% (or at least have fun on the way). First image … [Read more...]
Every day that dawns brings us one step closer to the new year as 2011 draws to a close. So I've compiled a list of the 5 most popular photography articles for the year, based on the number of page views. It's quite a range of topics, with Pinterest dominating the category and the controversy over unrealistic models snagging the number two spot. Click on the images 1 - 5 or the titles to see … [Read more...]
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PUBLICATIONS Top 100 Wordpress Article: Stepping Into the Frame on PhotoFocus Featured Photographer on Darren Rowse's Digital Photography School Featured Writer on 5 Minutes for Mom for Photography and … [Read More...]
I am not a sales person and actually am trying to overcome a particular disdain for anything that smacks of overt selling. I do however like to talk and write about products, services, and people that I like and love. … [Read More...]
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