Four Compelling Reasons to Become a RAW Photographer (D175)
Have you ever wondered what makes a photographer turn to RAW format? Why would a photographer, aspiring or professional, use the extra card and disc space, not to mention the extra time it takes to process? Since the first digital camera I purchased, I’ve heard both sides of the camp: RAW versus JPEG. Both sides seemed to have valid arguments and strongly pushed their way of seeing things. It’s akin to the Nikon versus Canon debate. Since... [Read More...]
Carry Your Camera Around — An Obligation or Opportunity
“I’m a photographer, I carry a camera around.” —Jay Maisel So says master photographer Jay Maisel in a candid conversation about photography. His matter-of-fact point about someone who is a photographer always carrying their camera around is refreshing (scroll down to see the interview). When I first started tasra365 and invited other aspiring and professional photographers to join me, one of the most common objections or complaints... [Read More...]
Spiraling Through a Whirlwind Week Capturing Every Moment (D136)
The theme of spirals is fitting for our photography today. I saw fun images of seashells and pasta, then wondered why I hadn’t thought of using those objects. What I did find sitting on our piano was a spiral bound book of inspiring verses. I grabbed it and went to work. First set of images I tried were in front of the open window with light streaming in and some lens flare. I wanted to transform the plain spirals into something different, seemingly... [Read More...]
D100: How to Take Your Photography Up a Notch
We made it this far! Unbelievable. It’s time to take your photography up a notch. Here’s how… Manual Monday. If you’re not reading your manual every day, I encourage you to at least read it once a week on Monday. The rest of the week you can read other technical books on photography, lighting, etc. But reserve Monday for your manual. If you’re feeling inspired, post an image with something you learned or tried after reading... [Read More...]
D40: Economic Insight From a Teen
I was experiencing a bit of post-conference withdrawal. How do I follow the images of a man breaking the world record? Do I even want to? Pondering this out loud, my daughter (who was folding towels at the time) chimed in and said she’d volunteer to be my photo subject. I asked what she’d do and she said she could scrub the floor. Uh, okay. And why would I want to photograph you scrubbing the floor? Here’s her response, which was... [Read More...]
D12: Make Your Own Music
I’m in awe. Daily I listen to the sound of my daughter playing piano, singing her own songs, practicing for her future. She wants to be a star. I already think she is. Not only does she play piano, the girl can sing. And she writes her own songs: the lyrics and the music. Then she plays them on our circa 1940’s small upright piano. The keys edges are shattered and broken off, but the notes still ring true. It’s the makings of a great... [Read More...]
D10: Create Mystery with Your Images
I’m not really a mysterious kind of girl. I’ve always thought of myself as simple and sometimes even a bit plain. My mother-in-law, who was a fashion diva, was always coaching me to think beyond basic black. Even if that’s how I live my life, there’s no reason for my images to lack an element of flash and flair, surprise and mystery. So that’s what today is about. Considering I couldn’t sleep (no surprise there)... [Read More...]
