On the final day of 2021, I find myself feeling reflective. In taking a pause and casting my eye back over the whole of the year, it is clear that this one will stand out against most. Not only for its abundance of high and low moments but more importantly for its dramatic swings between those points and for the distance between them.
Read MoreCreating original images can seem like an elusive goal in a world saturated with visual content. To that end, I’ve read several articles recently discussing whether or not photographers should look at the work of other photographers. More specifically whether photographers heading to a shoot location should look at images made by others of that place before they travel there themselves.
Read MoreI wonder if all artists (i.e. anyone who creates - we'll leave the discussion of my definition of an artist for another day) reach the point in their work where they question what the heck they are doing... and why they are doing it.
Read MoreI haven't paid too much attention to sharpening my images to date. Which is rather odd because I am a huge fan of beautifully sharp landscape images. In fact, I recall pestering everyone I could at the very first photo workshop I attended with my burning question of "how do they (they being the big name landscape photographers I admired) get their images so wonderfully detailed and crisp?" No one seemed to have an answer for me so I back burnered the issue.
Read MoreAs a photographer, every trip is an opportunity. Before I travel, like many, I research my destination ahead of time. I consider the season, I look at the weather, I even do a pinterest and google image search to get a sense of what I might find upon arrival. In other words, like a good girl scout - I plan. But lately, I have discovered that no amount of planning can replace the simple act of immersing yourself in a place.
Read MoreGreat light is a crucial element of great images. Its’ not the only element but it is absolutely key.
Read MoreThere is a certain “je ne sais quoi” about “great” images. Most of us understand that it has nothing to do with technical mastery of the camera (although that is important) we instinctively seem to know that what elevates a good photograph to greatness lies in the realm of creativity.
Read MoreI’ve been pressed for time lately. Too many things on the plate and not enough time to give every one of those tasks it’s due. What? Did you say you can’t relate? No - I didn’t think so. I am not complaining. In fact I am grateful because it’s teaching me something. It is forcing me to find new ways to make sure I still get out to do what I love most which is take photos.
Read MoreLandscape photography (like life) is unpredictable. Sometimes you are presented with weather and conditions that are neither what you expected or hoped for. I ran into this last weekend. My hopes were high for capturing the Northern Lights. The forecast was promising but sadly nothing materialized in my area. Fortunately I didn't come away completely empty handed.
Read MoreEvery time I head out with my camera I learn something new. Each and every time - without fail. One recent wintery morning, the lesson was a simple one.
Read MoreOne of the things I find most appealing about photography is that an infinite number of choices are required to create the final product. Of course this is no different from any other creative endeavor.
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