Have you ever looked at a black and white photo and noticed that it had a little extra drama to it? There’s just something moody and intriguing about black and white. Bonnie here, with another one-click Lightroom trick that can turn so-so photos into art. To turn a photo into a black and white with […]
Bonnie here, coming to you this week with some of my favorite ways to make your photos look professional… creative… and all-around gorgeous using Lightroom. Photographers love to debate over the best cameras, lenses, tripods, and computers out there… but Lightroom is the one photographer’s tool that almost all pros agree on and use regularly. […]
Has your camera been hibernating? Well, good news… spring is finally here! That means longer days and warmer weather, so why not dig your camera out and create some stock photos to celebrate the new season! Here are five tips for shooting stock photos with a spring theme: 1.) Be observant. Spring is a time […]
There’s a popular saying in photography: “the best camera is the one you have with you.” For most of us, that’s our smartphones. Because, if you’re anything like me, your phone is never too far away! Thanks to huge leaps in technology, it’s now possible to take stunning images with your phone, saving you from […]
I put this photo in an online stock agency where it was picked up by National Geographic for the cover of one of their magazines. Since then, it has gone on to earn me an upwards of $20,000… What’s the secret to my stock photo success? Well, the upload part was simple. I did it […]
I am fascinated by the creative process. I want to understand it so that I can be creative myself and share my knowledge with others. In my quest to better understand creativity, I recently signed up for an online drawing class. I’m hoping to learn what other visual arts have in common with photography… and […]
When you make the decision to pursue photography, it’s scary and thrilling at the same time. At first, you have so many questions: • Will I be able to do this? • Will people like my photos? • Who am I to think I can suddenly become a photographer? Bonnie, here. I had all of […]
Suddenly, I was surrounded by horses. Curious horses. They were interested in my camera, tripod, and me. After they satisfied their curiosity, I got the chance for close-ups of the small herd with the Pacific Ocean in the background. It was May and a glorious spring day. I was standing at the top of a […]
For the last three years, I’ve been researching and experimenting with various ways to sell my photos as fine art. I’ve printed some onto paper and transferred the images onto tumbled marble, creating a rustic look for hanging or using as coasters. I’ve printed on wood, mugs, bags, cards, and calendars. As an International Tour […]
Travel photography has a broad meaning and can encompass many different styles, from portraiture to landscapes. For me, travel photography is capturing the essence and stories of a place. In order to achieve that, I always ask myself three questions that will help me explore, understand, and photograph each place I visit: 1. Who are […]
