Create Space (D271)
In your home. In your schedule. In your workspace. Without it, you’ll miss the abundance, creativity, and life that surrounds you each and every day. Image specs: Nikon D50, 50 mm lens, 1/125 sec at f/1.8, ISO 200. One video light. Processed in Adobe Lightroom with Matt’s Summer Haze 2 preset (Gavin Seim) and Old is New Again (Kubota), plus some local adjustments. Technical Knowledge and images: Camera manual page 72, mirror lock up.... [Read More...]
Images Inspired by Jerry Ghionis and Jeremy Cowart on Escalate Live (D260)
Photography is more than your camera, it’s a tool, not unlike a paintbrush or instrument, that has the power to evoke emotion, transform a life, and leave an indelible mark on our souls. Listening to the teaching of master photographers like Jerry Ghionis and Jeremy Cowart, each different and yet similar, I was reminded that returning to who we are at the very essence will inform, improve, and shape our images more than any photography class... [Read More...]
Find Creative Ways to Knock Down Roadblocks (D239)
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 pressure when parents stop by for a visit on the day her students decide to get wild. parents feel... [Read More...]
How to Prevent Your Creative Skills From Getting Rusty (D234)
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 the trade every day and create something. Whether it’s a pencil sketch or a 20 foot painting, create art daily. Designer:... [Read More...]
Move One Step Closer to Creative Action (D229)
Stick with me on this one… Question #1: What is a wheel created for? Short Answer: to roll, revolve, move around Long Answer: a circular device that is capable of facilitating movement A wheel, together with an axle overcomes friction by facilitating motion In order for wheels to rotate, a moment needs to be applied to the wheel about its axis, either by way of gravity, or by application of another external force. Question #2: What were you... [Read More...]
Are You Collecting or Creating? (D212)
The day started early and ended late, but the ride was an adventure. From the start of Dane Sanders Fast Track Roadshow this morning, we were on an adventure that would challenge what we believed about our photography, our business and our selves. That’s not an exaggeration. My brain is still swirling with the details and figuring out where I’m going to land at the end of the roller coaster, so I’ll keep this brief. I’ve still... [Read More...]
“Photolifting” from Award-Winning Photographer Elizabeth Messina (D197)
I’ve been inspired. Big surprise, right? Seriously though, it started last night while browsing through the website and blog of famed, award-winning photographer Elizabeth Messina. Her work is AH-mazing and has such a distinct style, texture and feeling to it. Just look at the studio images she has on her site of prints with wax on them. That is like the ultimate photography and scrapbooking combination. I met Elizabeth last year at WPPI and... [Read More...]
D7: The Value of Being Alone
“What do you do when you’re alone?” It was an innocent question, but I wasn’t sure how to answer. You’re not supposed to ask that. It’s “alone” time. My daughter told me that when she’s alone in the house she blasts her music loud since we don’t like it. Ah, the vast mind of a teenager. Since it’s a holiday, we decided to get some ice cream and visit the park near us. I really wanted... [Read More...]
The question I didn’t want to hear.
Last week a friend of mine wrote on my wall on Facebook and asked, “Do you still find the time to scrap?” Uh, well, hmmm. How do I answer that? I’m supposed to be a scrapbooker. What have I been doing? After the guilt and shame lifted because I couldn’t remember breaking out the paper and scissors lately, I realized that I have been scrapbooking…a little differently. I’ve been capturing memories of my family... [Read More...]
Take Time to Fill Your Creative Tank
Running on empty? Out of steam? Well run dry? Experiencing creative blocks? We’ve all been there…drawing a blank, nothing left to give. The best way to prevent these type of situations is to make sure we’re nurturing our creative selves with a little daily rest and rejuvenation. But for the average person, taking time for ourselves doesn’t always happen. So for those times when you need a little gas for that empty tank, here... [Read More...]