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10 Personal Photo Projects Ideas
2022-11-04 19:56:00 UTC
“Self-assigning photography work is the healthiest thing any photographer can do for themselves. ” Have you ever assigned yourself a photo project? Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional photographer taking time to execute a photo project for yourself is enriching and essential. I learned about this concept from…

Try these creative techniques on your next fall or winter photo walk!
2022-11-04 18:30:00 UTC
What is your favorite season of the year? It is hard for me to choose between spring and fall. Capturing the beauty of each season is one reason I love photography. Each new season brings fresh colors, tones, and subjects to explore. While I always love playing with creative shooting…

Signs of Spring
2022-02-25 12:47:00 UTC
“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.” — Lewis Grizzard. As the cold of winter starts to leave, we experience the new beginning of spring every year. When spring begins to arrive, we can see the buds appearing on trees, crocus flowers popping up from…

How to let an average winter walk surprise you!
2022-02-07 19:27:40 UTC
I recently braved 20-degree weather on a sunny Sunday morning to meet some photographers at a small lake in Maryland. I had not visited this lake before, but I had low expectations since we are in the dead of winter and currently without snow. I didn’t know what I would…

Plant Portraits
2022-01-19 20:50:00 UTC
As a nature photographer, I yearn to be outdoors, capturing the beauty around me, but winter can restrict my ability to get out and shoot. I miss the bright colors of spring, summer, and fall. But, here is an idea to wash away the winter cold - plant portraits! I…

Holiday Gift Guide
2021-12-01 18:53:00 UTC
Here are my 2022 top holiday gift ideas that any photographer would love! I hope you find something new for yourself or a photo idea for a friend. Camera Tech Gear I love this peak design tech bag for extra batteries, cables, extension tubes, etc.. It is handy for all…

Summer in the DC Metro Area
2021-06-21 23:04:36 UTC
Living in the Virginia, Maryland, DC area offers so many great summertime places to photograph summer flowers. June thru August, there are so many places that shine. I encourage you to grab your camera, your sunscreen, water bottle and try out one or more of these great photo locations this…

Mono No Aware: Appreciate the fleeting days of spring!
2021-02-28 16:43:56 UTC
Have you heard of the term Mono No Aware? The concept originated in Japanese literature as early as the 1100s. During the 18th century, the idea spread through Japanese culture and became a tradition. The term means ” the pathos of things.” This term often implies sadness or a melancholy…

Winter Rose
2021-02-25 15:36:04 UTC
“And there is a flower that strangely loves the bitterness of winter and blooms through the crystal of ice. It is the Christmas Rose, with a history worth telling…” The Christmas Rose, self-published by Arthur E. and Mildred V. Luedy (1948) Just as February is coming to an end,…

Master creating beautiful high key images.
2021-02-15 14:14:25 UTC
High Key photography is a style typically found in commercial and portrait photos. This method creates an image with a bright white background and little to no shadows present. The final images are creative and project a luminous, airy quality. When capturing flowers in a high-key manner, they almost become…

Emotion of Color
2021-02-01 16:37:00 UTC
“Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.” - Claude Monet “Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions.” – Pablo Picasso “The chief function of color should be to serve expression.” – Henri Matisse These famous artists all had something in common, their use and love for color.…

Creative Editing: LAB Color Inversion
2021-01-26 16:37:17 UTC
Simple steps for all skill levels! If you are looking to add a creative flair to an image shot with a white background, try this quick technique to invert the image creating a black background. This creative technique works well for images shot with a lightbox, light-pad, or white background…

10 Minutes A Day
2020-08-17 20:27:00 UTC
Are you just getting started with photography? Are you uninspired, in a rut, or lacking creativity? Have you tried a 365 project in the past and failed? No matter where you are as a photographer spending just 10 minutes a day with your camera can help you grow, improve your…

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