3 Ways To Get Started Volunteering As A Photographer
Frost had accumulated on the inside of the car windows overnight, creating an abstract view of the pastel sunrise. Warmth seeped out of my sleeping bag as I reached for my camera. Brrrrr. I knew it was time to get up and shoot… but all I could think was: COFFEE. The backroads of Central Oregon…
How To Experiment With Bokeh Shapes In Your Holiday Photos
Bonnie, here. Yesterday, we sent you an article from Deborah Kolb with this fun holiday photo she took in it: She mentioned that you can make shapes in the background of your image by placing a piece of paper with a shape cut out of it in front of your lens. It sounded easy enough,…
Taking Christmas Images You Can Sell All Year As Stock
I love the Holidays! Especially Christmas, as there are so many great photo opportunities. For stock photography, Christmas images are one of the largest selling themes. I almost always take a few pictures to upload, starting with getting the tree. What I love about the tree is the beautiful and fun bokeh created by the…
4 Ways To Take Abstract Holiday Images At Home
Here’s a really fun way to challenge yourself this Christmas season: Think of your camera and lenses as abstract painting tools rather than traditional tools that capture reality. To create abstract holiday images like these, you’ll need a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a zoom lens, and a tripod. You’ll also need a Christmas tree or…
Capturing Holiday Lights For Stunning Seasonal Images
As a travel photographer, I always try to portray my subjects in the best possible light. Travel photographs, after all, are used to sell an idea—a perfect moment in time. There is therefore little room for gray skies, unhappy faces, or trash strewn about. Although most travel photographs are taken in the summer, when most…
3 Tips For Taking Winter Photos You Can Sell
Winter can be one of the most fascinating seasons to find inspiration in photography. Yes, I agree it’s harder to brave the cold with your camera in hand, but with some determination and extra warm layers, you’ll be able to capture unique and magical shots that reflect this sparkling season. Here are my top three…
Great Escape Radio: Episode 142: Great time for travel writers
“Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour.”— John Heywood Host, Jody Maberry brings us the first in a series of episodes highlighting segments from the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Austin, Texas On this episode, you’ll hear from Director, Lori Allen as she delivers the opening message to the…
How Lightroom Can Help You Add Warmth To Dull Images
When I first began photographing family portraits, I wondered how the professionals made their portraits “pop.” What did they do to give their pictures that professional polish? When my photos came out of the camera, they seemed a bit dull and lifeless. Then I discovered that the pros’ photos didn’t look much different than mine…
Before And After: How Post-Processing Software Can Transform Your Images
When working with a new photographer, I often hear them lament that their images will just never measure up to those of a “real professional.” This comes, of course, from comparing what comes out of their cameras to images in a magazine, or one they see hanging on a wall. There is a little-known truth…
Using Lightroom To Rescue A Photo That’s Too Dark
I love taking shots of people! And ’tis the season for my holiday shoots, which means photographing children, and they are quick—which, as I usually shoot in manual mode, also means that sometimes I’m not ready for a great candid shot. I love Lightroom, however. Editing on this easy-to-use software is my second-favorite part of…
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