These gifts are perfect for the holidays or anytime you need a gift for a photographer! I’ve used and loved all of these products for years unless otherwise specified. Without further ado, here is my list of gift ideas for photographers! Please note that these may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a…
Before you read further, please take a moment to look at this short 1 minute video on YouTube. Mindful Photography Step One: Learn to See This famous selective attention test illustrates our brain’s effectiveness at ignoring information that our it perceives as irrelevant to the task at hand (or to our safety). Our brains have…
So you love flowers but you’re finding it hard to capture the beauty of the flowers when you photograph them? I’ve got you covered! Below are my top five tips for better photos of flowers outdoors, in gardens and in nature. BTW I took the following photographs at the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Maryland….
Why learn photography? Most people come into photography because they want to capture and remember the moments and the special people in their lives. That was certainly true for me. I’ve always been fascinated by the power of a photograph to transcend time and space and reveal an instant, a fragment from long ago. As…
A 30 day photography challenge is perfect for anyone who wants to grow as a photographer and who is looking for some new ideas for photography subjects. In my photography courses, I encourage my students to practice coming into the present moment and following their curiosity to find their subject, and I still recommend this…
A mindful photo walk is a wonderful way to give your stressed-out mind a break and to pay attention to your life in the present moment. Mindfulness is about slowing down and using your senses to take in the present moment, to connect to the physical world. Creativity is about curiosity and exploration and possibilities….
Impressionist photography is an image with a dreamy, blurry quality. Rather than capturing every stark detail of a single moment, the impressionist photograph captures multiple moments in a single image. I’ve always loved impressionist paintings, how a few quick brush strokes could evoke the essence of a subject in such a beautiful way! And I…
When I first started my photography business over ten years ago, most of my clients wanted gift prints to give relatives, wall portraits, and/or albums to hold all of their favorite images. I used to have a lot of fun with packaging and wrapping! Now almost all of my clients want digital files so they…
How To Organize Your Digital Photos – A simple guide.
This picture from almost 10 years ago makes me laugh now, but at the time I admit I was frustrated. I had a new camera and was excited to practice photography on my kids. They, as you can see, were not as excited to be photographed! I definitely could have used these photo tips!…