INSPIRATION, PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS Ute Reckhorn INSPIRATION, PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS Ute Reckhorn

Creative Techniques for Photographers

Today I want to talk about Creative Photography, one of my favorite topics.

In my workshops, I most often hear students struggling to come up with a photo composition that is both meaningful and pleasing to the eye; this is one of the most challenging photography skills. While learning about technical aspects like exposure, aperture choice and corresponding shutter speed is relatively straight-forward, the answer on how to compose an eye catching photo is a far more difficult to find.

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LENSBABY, PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS Ute Reckhorn LENSBABY, PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS Ute Reckhorn

How can the Camera Obscura Technique be used in modern photography?

Did you know that Camera Obscura, which is latin for dark chamber, is the term for a photography technique that can be considered the origin of modern photography? I recently discovered this ancient technology again when Lensbaby released their newest product, a pinhole lens, which I got to beta-test over the last few months. It surprised me to learn that modern photography has roots far older than a few centuries. But is any of this still relevant?

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Expressing Emotions Through Photography - Color Me Happy!

Using color in photography is a powerful way to convey emotions that has helped me find joy over years of perfecting my craft. Expressing myself through colors is such an essential part of my own happiness. In this blogpost I want to share some of my favorite images and go over color choices and their impact on the viewer’s perception.

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