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
Photography Photography Education How to Photograph a Live Concert I volunteered to be on the photography team to photograph the Uprise Festival, which is a Christian Music festival in Shippensburg PA. As primarily a wedding and portrait photographer, the festival provided me an opportunity to work on my photojournalism skills, and as a regular attender at this festival, as a photographer I was allowed […] Written by Cindy Strupp August 20, 2024June 7, 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
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
Business Photography Photography Education How to Book Church Directories Acquiring a photography contract to photograph church directories involves a combination of networking, professionalism, and effective communication. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you secure such contracts: Remember that building relationships and a positive reputation within your community is crucial for acquiring photography contracts. Word-of-mouth referrals and recommendations can play a significant role in securing […] Written by Mark Weber July 25, 2024August 11, 2023
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
Photography Photography Education How to Determine Which Prime Focal Lens Is Best The “best” prime focal length depends on various factors and personal preferences, such as the type of photography you’re interested in, your shooting style, and the subjects you commonly photograph. Let’s look at a general overview of popular prime focal lengths and their typical uses: Here’s a wonderful video on Youtube by Mitch Lally from […] Written by Mark Weber July 16, 2024April 25, 2024
Photography Photography Education Photoshop Techniques How To Do a Light Paint Technique on an Airplane This image of a 1947 Piper Cub was created using a technique called Light Painting. This is a unique method of photography that highlights the subject in a way not possible through any other photography style or technique. It is somewhat complex because of the capture method and assembling the captures in post processing. We […] Written by Stacy Holbert July 11, 2024May 7, 2024
