Amanda Barrick + The Story Behind
Sometimes you just come across an image and you feel it. Like really feel it. Amanda Barrick of Banjosandbows had us giggling, smiling and down-right relating to her image. Let's face it people, we've all been there. Just when you reach the end, you run out of steam and all you can do is lower your head and just roll with it. Throw in the impressive lighting and dazzling colors, we knew we had to feature it for all to see and
Tuesday Tips #323 – Cats, Dogs and Co.
We all know by now from photographing young children that generally the best photographs are taken in the same plane as their eye levels. If you think you need to get low to photograph kids, you haven't seen anything yet! While photoing your favorite cat or dog, you'll spend great deal of time laying on the floor, so be prepared. We love the above "human perspective" shots of animals but when you're low on the floor with them, you're more likely to catch more of their
The Weekend Update 7.6.18
image via Little Bird Photography · On August 13, 2017, at precisely 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, 88 artists all over the world stopped what they were doing, looked up, and drew the sky. · 10 ways to lose that underdog spirit. · Happiness is a muscle we all use and need, lets strengthen it. · Fair Use? Im not sure I like the sound of this. At all. · The fireworks may be over but you've never seen them like this and in the daylight no less. · Shooting in high noon sun with
Tuesday Tips #322 – Cats, Dogs and Co.
Everyone has their muse when it comes to the craft of photography. For many of us, they started as our children and the others that live with us within our four walls. Our dear sweet animal friends are certainly no exception and they are often looked to as our muses just the same as our families, and often more so. But anyone who has spent a great deal of time photographing animals can tell you, a different set of skills entirely is needed for understanding them and
The Weekend Update 6.29.18
image via Jessi Ingram · Three cheers for the upcoming 4th of July Barbecues and these Americana cupcakes! · And while were on the topic, I can't think of anything prettier to hang on a front door to celebrate! · Because he taught me that it’s a privilege to be given the chance to eat everything. · True Story: I got audited. · The Rule of Doubles: A Modern Version of the Reciprocal Rule for Getting Sharp Photos · Since summer is officially underway, don't let it slip away without crossing a
Jenna Hobbs + The Story Behind
Early on in photography, most of us often make the mistake of moving in far too close to our subject without knowing in the process, we are losing details of the story we are aching to share. As we grow and discover our strengths and style, it is helpful for us to remember that it is OK to get in close again because with our eyes trained, often times we can do it just oh so right this time. That is precisely what we loved about Jenna