photography for doers and dreamers
I think the creative professionals who are going to make it in the long run are the ones who are able to make peace with imperfection. The rest of us, myself included, will be left behind if we refuse to let go of the diminishing returns perfection demands. This translates to large and small projects, [...]
A useful strategy for improving your images is to experiment. For photographers who’ve taken the tasra365 photo challenge, we devoted an entire Theme Thursday to photo experimentation. I decided to experiment with lens and sun flares today… fortunately the weather cooperated. What I found most successful was working with the trees to enhance or minimize [...]
It was almost exactly one month ago when I listened to Dane Sanders at the ATL PUG meeting and then spent the next two days in his Fast Track workshop roadshow. Just 30 days ago. Today we took it to another level by starting a Fast Track Photographer Action group. One of the primary ideas [...]
Stuff happens. More stuff seems to happen when you’re already stressed or the pressure is on… think dead battery, dropped lens, stormy weather all during a photo shoot or wedding. It doesn’t just happen to photographers though… writers feel under the gun as deadlines loom and the blank page stares back at them. teachers feel [...]
If you want to improve your images 100% in one year, carry your camera everywhere you go. If your camera is with you every day, it will be easy to take at least one photo a day. If you don’t have a camera bag that is portable, get one. There are so many options for [...]
Ever have a creative moment when you’re in the zone, everything is clicking… camera, subjects, weather, locations? Today was one of those days. After back to back senior model photo shoots for the last three weeks, I wondered what today would hold. With five of our Teen Identity models and team, I knew I had [...]
If there is a “normal” in our household, today covers it. Early morning. Late night. Busy all day long. Work time. Family time. Creative time. Accidents. Spills. Unexpected mishaps. Wouldn’t trade it for the world. Technical Knowledge & Images: Extensive camera manual reading on Canon 5D + numerous fashion magazines.
Preserving antiques, collectibles, and anything that holds sentimental value is important. Most of the time, we don’t think about it until it’s too late. Years ago, my parents lost their entire home and all their belongings to a lightning storm. Since then, and especially since beginning this 365 project, I’ve been slowly capturing images of [...]
Want to know how to prevent your creative skills from getting rusty… as an artist, photographer, writer, or any other creative endeavor? It’s easy really. Just tell me what type of creative you are, and I’ll tell you how to keep that skill from getting rusty. In alphabetical order… Artist: Pick up your tools of [...]
When I started my photography challenge 233 days ago, I knew I wanted to focus on unlocking the lighting secrets of master photographers. I’ve discovered that lighting doesn’t have to be a mystery… or break the bank. With the right knowledge and tools, anyone can master good (if not great) lighting. Read on to find [...]
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It happened over dinner in a Las Vegas hotel. The challenge was issued... and accepted. 12 months later, the challenge … [Read More...]
Powerful. Authentic. Honest. Paige, one of our Teen Identity team members, shares her ideas about an ideal world for … [Read More...]
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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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