Learn Photography with Free Online Digital Photography Class (D263)
If you’ve ever wanted to improve your photography, but didn’t have the time, money or resources to enroll in photo school, now is your chance! I’ve mentioned it before (and will again) … Creative Live is offering a free Digital Photography class with John Greengo. It’s a ten week course that is streamed live online each week. LIVE REPLAY THIS WEEKEND Even better news is that they are replaying all the classes live this... [Read More...]
Digital Photography Fundamentals: Shutter Speed Special Effects (D226)
That’s right. You can create special effects with shutter speed. But you probably already knew that right? If you know it, when was the last time you tried it? After participating in Creative Live’s online Digital Photography Fundamentals webinar today, I decided to create some special effects using shutter speed. Since I had plenty of driving around to do tonight, and since I follow Jay Maisel’s advice to always carry my camera,... [Read More...]
Getting Things Done with a Custom Paper-Based GTD Planner (D219)
The time has come. I’ve resurrected my GTD system. I’ve climbed back on the GTD bandwagon. For those who don’t know, GTD is short for Getting Things Done, a philosophy and way of organizing life created by David Allen. For me, it boils down to figuring out what matters most and focusing on that. MAKE IT YOUR OWN I was introduced to GTD several years ago by Kevin Swan, photographer and branding guru. The strategies and ideas immediately... [Read More...]
I’m Holding The Best Camera (D112)
The Best Camera book, that is. According to author Chase Jarvis, I’m also holding the best camera in my hands at least once a day, if not more. Since the best camera is the one that’s with me, I’m always prepared. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. So why don’t more photographers, amateur, aspiring and professional really embrace that idea and go forth in courage and confidence? What would it take for every inspired and... [Read More...]
D82: Not Another “Cotton Pickin’” Day
I never gave the origins of the statement “cotton pickin’” or the definition much thought. It was a phrase I rarely heard, except maybe on Saturday morning cartoons with Bugs Bunny. Then it just seemed like a made up phrase. Today, as my husband picked a single piece of cotton from a cotton field in Alabama, the meaning and message became more than just a phrase. More than a saying. It became real. We were just driving along the... [Read More...]
D31: Nothin' But a Number
Tomorrow is a big day. Ron Dawson turns …. oh, never mind the number. But it’s his birthday! Since I’ll be on a plane leaving town tomorrow, I decided to take him out for dinner and a movie. I’d already taken some images in the backyard of the tall trees and changing colors of the leaves earlier, so I decided to leave my camera at home and just enjoy the date. I also wanted to try out Chase Jarvis’ Best Camera App so... [Read More...]
D27: The Evidence
Earlier today I tweeted this: House soon to be overrun with teen girls planning launch of Teen Identity Magazine. I love my job! http://bit.ly/FBTIP This image is the evidence. An empty bowl of candy wrappers, some brightly colored pens, and utter excitement about the future of Teen Identity Magazine. I snapped a lot of images today and decided this one told the story best. Yes, it’s true. I had nine teen girls descend on my living room today... [Read More...]
D26: Embracing My New Life
This is what my life has become. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. But maybe not. I am thinking, breathing, reading, writing, practicing, and talking about photography every single day. I see pictures everywhere I go and feel like my camera is attached at my hip. I never thought that taking on this challenge would so completely alter the way I even think about the world. Amazing. And all from an innocent dinner conversation with Scott Bourne. It... [Read More...]
D14: The Journey Ahead
The journey ahead is long, but the view from here is bright. Today marks the completion of week 2 in my photography challenge from Scott Bourne. Improving my photography 300% in 1 year is well under way and I’m traveling in good company. I snapped the above image on the road to Orlando. We’re here speaking on social media for WEVA (Wedding and Event Videographer’s Association). Excited to share strategies for other small biz owners... [Read More...]