Techniques

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Lighting is one of the most critical aspects of outdoor photography, as it sets the mood, highlights details, and defines the overall quality of your photos. Below are tips and techniques to elevate your outdoor photography lighting: 1. Leverage Natural Light 2. Use Reflectors 3. Master Backlighting 4. Modify Harsh Light 5. Incorporate Artificial Light […]
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Introduction Photography is a powerful bridge between the past and present, capturing the evolution of vision, technique, and storytelling over time. While technology continues to advance, many foundational photography techniques remain just as relevant today as they were in the early days of the medium. By studying and applying these classic techniques, modern photographers can […]
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During 2020-2022, I fought the isolation and threat of the pandemic with a deep dive into meditation, art and studio lighting.   I set up a basement studio including a table-top studio to play with lighting and still life photography to improve my skills as a volunteer photographer for NILMDTS, a non-profit organization that provides free portraiture […]
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I enjoy the challenge of creating panoramas. When I visited MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, VA, the clean architectural design inspired me to try a new method taught by master photographer Andrea Phox.  MacArthur Memorial is a museum and research center dedicated to the life of the famed Army General Douglas MacArthur. I began conjuring a plan […]
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Marathon serves many clients in the area of DIY (do-it-yourself) Publishing. If you’ve entered the world of DIY Publishing, you’ve probably already heard about an ISBN or International Standard Book Number.  If not, here’s some helpful information. Note: I have curated this information from their respective sources: RR Bowker, US Copyright Office and Library of […]