Tuesday Tips #268 – Ace the Aerial
Once you're up there flying high, there really is so much to see and take in with your new vantage point thanks to your drone. As you are scanning the countryside, beaches and mountain tops, be on the lookout for simple shapes and patterns in the landscape around you. This will create a focal point and a main subject for your photo. Chances are your viewer hasn't had the chance to to see the view from that high up so show them all the art the earth
The Art of Happy Photos with Bec Stewart
CREATING IMAGES AND TELLING STORIES THAT MAKE YOUR HEART SING With BEC STEWART July 3rd – July 24th, 2017 Registration opens on Wednesday, May 3rd at noon CST What makes you Happy? In this three week workshop, you will learn the art of happy photos. Together with Bec, you will identify with your ‘happy’ and learn how to use connection and storytelling to create timeless images both you and your clients will love. Bec will challenge you to look beyond the photo and discover what it really is that makes your
The Weekend Update : June 16
via Lisa Howeler · Sometimes its necessary to get out of town to clear your head; here is why going on a road trip can magically get you unstuck. · Who Takes Better Images: A Pro with Amateur Gear or an Amateur with Pro Gear? · This article makes a decent argument for why professional photographers will soon need to learn video to remain employable. · Kodak's Kodachrome Magazine is now in store and it looks to be all the inspiration we thought it would be and more. · If you've got berry picking on
Tuesday Tips #267 – Ace the Aerial
Focusing on grabbing the aerial shot of your dreams becomes increasingly difficult as you also add in the learning curve of flying a drone. It certainly goes without saying that a few rounds of practice is certainly in order before you focus too much on getting THE SHOT. As you are getting the hang of your drone, make sure to shoot in RAW and also use exposure bracketing if it is available. This drone setting will take several shots at different exposures to ensure that you get
The Weekend Update : June 9
via Stephanie Bryan · If you don't over think awkward interactions with others, lucky you. For the rest of us, heed to this nifty 7-second rule and clear your head. · The more directions you’re being pulled in, the less distance you’ll travel. · Maximize that summer spirit with small holidays to celebrate every day for the next three months. · These overlooked lights of NYC are now a mesmerizing photographic series earmarking the photographer's many sleepless nights in the city. · Anything working in your life, please take credit for. Anything not working in
Tuesday Tips #266 – Ace the Aerial
A few years back when we first heard that high pitched buzzing above our heads, we honestly though that drones would be one of those come and go fads that would be long gone by now. Seems we were wrong and to be honest, now that we see what these little guys are capable of, we're kind of glad we were. Prior to drones, aerial photography capabilities were only made possible when photographers actually took flight themselves and considering the cost, that didn't leave many opportunities for