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Exploring Negative Space: Techniques for Intuitive and Expressive Photography
Discover the transformative power of negative space in photography. Dive into the art and science behind this often-overlooked technique and learn how it can enhance composition, evoke emotion, and elevate storytelling in your images.
Unlocking Your Creative Potential with Lensbaby's OMNI Universal Expansion Pack
Are you looking to add a unique flair to your photography and unlock your creative potential? Look no further than Lensbaby's Omni filters, and their latest launch, the OMNI Universal Expansion Pack with Shapes. As a fan of these filters for a long time, I am thrilled to share my experience and thoughts on this latest addition.
The Magic of Prism Photography: Tips and Techniques for Creative Images
Today, I want to share some tips and tricks for prism photography that I've learned along the way. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, there's always something new to explore and discover with this mesmerizing method. But now it is time to talk about prism photography!
Four Reasons to Practice Slow Shutter Photography
During the month of January my Facebook group Develop with Light practiced slow shutter photography and ICM. A few of the members asked how to be more intentional when using slow shutter speeds. This made me think about why and under what circumstances I use this technique.
Develop With Light - My new Workshop is here!
After months of work, it’s ready for you to read: my new workshop “Develop With Light - Creative Photography Techniques” is available for pre-order now and is launching on Tuesday, April 5th.
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.
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?
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.