the blog
From Grief to Growth: Using Photography as a Tool for Mindfulness and Creativity
Photography isn’t just about the image—it’s about the journey, the growth, and the beauty of seeing the world through new eyes. What motivates you? Why do you take pictures?
Mastering the Art of Bokeh: A Guide for Aspiring Photographers
Delve into the world of creative composition and the fascinating shapes that bokeh can take, from soft rounds to out-of-center wonders with lenses like Lensbaby. Learn the art of playing with light, whether it's capturing a subject bathed in sunlight against a darker backdrop or skillfully shooting into the sun during the golden hour.
Embracing Self-Portraits: A Journey to Self-Acceptance through Manual Lenses
For many of us, stepping in front of the camera can be a daunting experience, especially as female photographers. Self-consciousness often takes center stage, making it challenging to embrace ourselves fully. But here's the secret: self-portraits can be a powerful tool for self-acceptance and self-love. As we navigate the world of self-portraiture, particularly through the lens of manual lenses, we not only capture our physical selves but also our inner strength and beauty. It's a journey that builds a profound relationship with oneself.
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
Unlock the Magic of Prism Photography
Discover how prisms can transform your photography by bending light into mesmerizing colors, reflections, and abstract patterns. In this guide, I’ll share my journey into prism photography—starting with early struggles, finding inspiration with Lensbaby’s OMNI filters, and ultimately mastering this creative technique. Whether you're shooting portraits, landscapes, or still life, learn essential tips, from choosing the right prism to experimenting with light and angles. Ready to elevate your creativity? Dive in and explore the endless possibilities of prism photography!
Unlock Your Creativity with Double Exposure Photography: Tips and Tricks to Create Stunning Images
Double exposure photography is a creative technique that involves exposing a single frame of film (or sensor) to two or more images. The result is a unique and often surreal image that combines different elements from each photograph. This technique has been around since the early days of photography and has been used by photographers to create stunning works of art.
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.