Inspiration Photography Photography Education Top 10 Tips for Taking Better Photos Every Time In today’s age it’s easier to take photos than ever before and everyone is armed with a camera phone in their pocket. The convenience, and cheap tricks, allows everyone to snap away until they get something decent but with a few tips you can immediately start taking better photos every time you pick up your […] Written by Paul McDermott August 29, 2024June 4, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Create Photographic Art Out of Junk Yard Cars A couple of years ago I did a photo series called “Forgotten Things – Project Cars”. It’s kind of a heavy duty title for a few old cars but it summed up what this project was. The reality of it was I wanted to practice for an upcoming automotive shoot I was hired to do for […] Written by Ken Stoecklin August 27, 2024June 3, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education The Creation of an Award Winning Horse Portrait “Soul of a Champion” is an image of trial and error, and hard effort paying off. Originally this was for a client of mine who owned Saddlebreds. I had never photographed this horse breed before, and I was so excited for this session! However, when I got there I realized I had forgotten my step […] Written by Gina Soule August 15, 2024May 21, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Capture the Thrill: How to Photograph a Rodeo It is rodeo season in the Pacific Northwest and time to capture exciting action and beautiful horses. Cowboys and cowgirls from across the country dress in their western best to compete in these wild west action shows. The athleticism and courage is second to no sport. Watching, and certainly photographing it, is much more enjoyable and successful if […] Written by Heidi Swoboda August 13, 2024June 3, 2024
Business Inspiration Photography Education Uncategorized Don’t Should Yourself “Looking back won’t move you forward. Let the past go. Move on with the grace and wisdom that you’ve learned from every yesterday. Forgive yourself everything. You can’t change what didn’t happen or shift what did. Instead, live in the moment and look for all the beautiful possibility that today is filled with.” Cyndie Spiegel […] Written by Skip Cohen August 8, 2024May 21, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Chasing the Northern Lights: A Night of Magic in Northeast Nebraska On the evening of May 10th, 2024 I embarked on a memorable journey with fellow photographer Bryan Young to capture the Aurora Borealis, a breathtaking celestial event visible in Northeast Nebraska and across the world. Our destination was Lynch, Nebraska, but we decided to start our adventure in Monowi, Nebraska the smallest incorporated town in […] Written by Cory Loomis August 1, 2024May 20, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How a Love for Pet Photography Turned Award Winning Rocky Coastline Stroll is an image that is so near and dear to my heart. It is much more than just a dog walking through the water at sunset. It is a portrait I envisioned and dreamed of for almost 2 years,. It showcases the subject while capturing the absolute beauty of our state. As […] Written by Gina Soule July 30, 2024May 20, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Take Your Family Photography to the Next Level Bing! A text comes in from my friend and colleague, Cathy Broderick. “Hey, Nanc, wanna photograph my crazy family of 19 people on the beach in the middle of busy season near a holiday weekend?” Followed by a bunch of laughing emoji. My response. “Sure, why not, I love shooting myself in the foot, too!” […] Written by Nancy Green July 18, 2024May 13, 2024
Inspiration Photography Uncategorized Crafting Memories: The Story Behind a PPA Award Winning Image As a photographer and digital artist, every image I create is a labor of love, but “Barb’s Diner” holds a special place in my heart. It’s more than just a composite; it’s a tribute to family, legacy, and the timeless bonds that connect us across generations. The idea for “Barb’s Diner” was born out of […] Written by Amber Damour July 2, 2024July 2, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Emerging from a Pandemic With New Creativity In April of 2020, shortly after the world shut down for Covid, I purchased my first macro lens and discovered the joy of macro photography. When all we could do was walk around our yards and neighborhoods, macro photography was an escape for me; I learned to attune myself to the tiny details in nature […] Written by Lisa Hill June 25, 2024May 13, 2024
