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Travel Photography Basics
Horizon line, rule of thirds and understanding light:
simple travel photography techniques to capture the beauty of the locations you visit.
Travel Photography Basics
Using the Rule of Thirds to Take Better Landscape Photos
Using the rule of thirds for landscape photography creates visual interest and impact in your photos. It’s a simple technique that involves positioning important elements in your photo along imaginary grid lines that divide your scene into thirds, both...
Fall Photos Event
Do you love taking Fall photos? Members of our Facebook group and Facebook page have submitted their favorite Fall Photo. We thought it would be fun to see the terrific photos and provide a way for you vote on your favorite. How The Fall Photos Event Works Each week...
Sunrise Photography: Tips to Get Beautiful Sunrise Photos
There is something magical about sunrise pictures. Looking at them just makes you happy. Beautiful sunrise images are the result of the warm, soft light at the start of each day. The best light occurs from sunrise to about 1 hour after sunrise. This Golden Hour light...
Best Online Beginner Photography Courses
Learning photography has never been easier with access to online classes and tutorials. Aspiring photographers can learn the craft on their computers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ve rounded up some of the best online beginner photography...
Photo Scavenger Hunt Cards for Kids
Photography is one of the best activities for kids. It develops creativity when they must compose what will be included in the frame. Taking photos helps kids overcome anxiety, daily overwhelm and depression. It helps kids focus and calm the mind from the everyday...
The Benefits of Photography on Mental Health, Perspective and Life
There are so many benefits of photography. Photographers have the opportunity to truly see an environment. They must use creativity to capture the scene before them, and make the most out of any situation. Time spent taking photos is almost like an...
How to Photograph Reflections to Create Stunning Images
I love to photograph reflections in water. They produce stunning images. A good reflection shot of a beautiful scene is magical every time. A reflection is:“The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.” It’s a magic...
Using Blue Hour and Golden Hour Photography to Capture Stunning Images
Light is the foundation of a good photograph, and while there are complicated techniques we can use to make the most of natural and artificial light, the easiest way to capture a great photo is to take advantage of the right time of day for beautiful...
Using Perspective in Photography to Create Impact
A photograph is a snapshot of a moment in time and a way for you, the photographer, to create a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional scene in the real world. Since the invention of the camera, photographers have been trying to create unique and...
Fill The Frame Photography Technique For Impactful Images
No matter where you are in your photography journey, there are simple techniques that you can use right now to take more memorable and dramatic images. One of the easiest ways to amp up the wow factor in your travel photos is to fill the frame with your main subject....
Why Horizon Line is Important for Landscape Photography
Did you know that you can change the overall feel of your photo just by moving the horizon line within your shot? The horizon line, which separates the foreground from the sky, is an important element in many scenes. Photographers can use the horizon line to highlight...
Simple Steps to Learn How to Photograph Waterfalls and Rivers
One of my favorite subjects to photograph is waterfalls and rivers. I guess it stems from a fascination I’ve had with moving water since I was a kid. I think I always associated rivers and waterfalls with adventure and discovery. To this day rivers and...
Sunset Photography: Tips to Get Amazing Sunset Photos
Photos taken at sunset capture the soft, diffused light that happens as the sun sets. The Golden Hour light, approximately 30-60 minutes before sunset, is a warm golden glow that produces long, soft shadows. After the sun disappears behind the horizon, the Golden Hour...
Why It’s Important to Photograph The Things You Love
The secret to amazing photos is simple. "Discover what you love, and focus on photographing that." Keep photography simple and photograph the things you love. The art of photography gets complicated with ever-changing technology, gadgets and techniques. It can become...
How Does the ISO Camera Setting Affect My Photos?
There are three pillars of photography - ISO, shutter speed and aperture. Each of these settings can dramatically affect the look of your images. The ISO camera setting controls the brightness of your photos. It is important to understand ISO if you want to take the...
Basic Photography Tips You Should Never Forget
The most important tools in any photographer’s possession are their own brain, eyes and passion. Without the photographer’s vision and experience, even the most advanced camera and lens are only a collection of expensive parts....
Can I Get Some Photo Courtesy?
You know what they say about common sense? Common sense ain’t so common! It’s the same with common courtesy. Courtesy is not so common. It is greatly missed when it’s not present and seriously appreciated when it shows up. PATIENCE AT FARMINGTON BAY Earlier this year...
Travel Photography Destinations
Best Oregon Photography Locations for Amazing Landscape Images
If you enjoy landscape photography, then definitely add Oregon to your bucket list of places to visit and photograph. You’ll capture stunning images of impressive volcanic peaks, lush rainforests, pristine coastline, and picturesque waterfalls. There is an endless...
Grand Teton Photography: Fantastic Photo Spots
If you enjoy landscape photography and outdoor adventure, you need to add Grand Teton to your national park vacation list. There are so many amazing Grand Teton photo spots to capture the jagged peaks of the mountains complimented by the surrounding...
An Expert’s Guide to Arches National Park Photography
We are lucky to live a only few hours away so we can visit Arches National Park multiple times each year. This means we have lots of Arches National Park vacation ideas to share! One advantage to being a local is the opportunity to take Arches National Park...
Things to Do at Dead Horse Point State Park
Nestled 2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River you’ll find Dead Horse Point State Park. This stunning Utah state park near the adventure town of Moab is known for its ever-changing landscape and exquisite views of the Colorado...
Bald Eagle Photography Tour in Washington State
I love American Bald Eagles. Since childhood I have been fascinated with these majestic birds. Living in Utah there aren’t many opportunities to photograph bald eagles in their natural habitat. They are extremely difficult to find and are usually quite a distance...
Where to Take Mesmerizing Bryce Canyon Photos
When you visit Bryce Canyon, you quickly realize it really isn’t a canyon, but a series of carved out natural amphitheaters that showcase colorful formations like hoodoos, windows and more. People come from around the world to see the amazing Bryce Canyon views...
Easy Yellowstone Waterfalls to See and Photograph
Photographing the amazing Yellowstone waterfalls is always at the top of our list of things to do in the park. As you start to plan your Yellowstone vacation, be sure to add waterfalls to your itinerary each day. We have visited Yellowstone in the...
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PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESSION
And that's EXACTLY what our motto is!
We want you to practice each of these simple skills...
And if you photograph something new EVERY DAY
You WILL see an immediate improvement in your photographs
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