Photoshoot and Beyond
Category: Travel Photographer: Lorraine Grey LRPS “Another sunrise in this fantastic place” The bold graphics and color palette of this image stopped me in my tracks. I love the use of shadow and light, the leading lines in the foreground, and the silhouettes of the camels and people in the background. I feel the shifting sands…
Nestled in the highlands of central Mexico and steeped in history, San Miguel de Allende is a charming city to visit and to photograph at any time. During the Day of the Dead celebration, beginning the end of October, it is transformed from charming to effervescent. My holiday memories in the city are filled with images…
Category: Travel Photographer: Ian Lewry “A Gentleman Attending the Lonach Highland Games” This “Gentleman,” portrayed by Photographer of the Day Ian Lewry, brings home a piece of Scotland. His rugged face is well-framed by a beret and Scottish plaids, accented by the long beard. The blurred background’s color palette blends nicely, setting off the foreground. I like the expression Ian…
I saw it on a table at a museum bookstore. A black paperback book, not too big. The title popped, with silver letters: “Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs,” by Henry Carroll. This book had to be read–there was no doubt in my mind. It promised greatness. I took the book home and…
I took along a Polaroid printer when I traveled to Cuba earlier this year. It enabled me to make prints of my iPhone photos via Bluetooth. I gave the prints to people I had photographed with my iPhone after I had photographed them with my Fuji X-T1. The printer is small (2.91″ x 4.72″) and lightweight (0.41 lb.), important since…
There is no shortage of waterfalls and cascades in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. So when the days were dull, foggy and rainy on my recent trip to the U.P we photographed waterfalls and nearby cascades. Not only did I come home with lots of images, but new insights on how to improve my images. Every waterfall…
I just returned from the North Woods–the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior. My visit focused on Hiawatha National Forest and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The Lakeshore has been called Michigan’s “Best Kept Secret,” and a hidden treasure. The UP of Michigan is a perfect destination for a nature photographer. It offers rugged landscapes with…
Like many of you, I am new at photographing close-up images of bugs and butterflies. Here are some simple tips I rely on, to keep in mind the next time you are out shooting these little critters: Time of day is important. Early morning, when the air is cooler, is a good time to photograph bugs and…
Seeing double? I see double every time I pack for a trip. Like two remote shutter releases, two tripod plates, and the list continues, including two cameras or camera bodies. Sometimes I also see triple, quadruple, and beyond. It has never failed. Just when everything is going great I seem to misplace or lose something when…
Using shutter speed to create a blur in your images is one of many tools in your photography toolbox. Here are some techniques to consider: 1. Panning. When panning, as you press down the shutter release button you follow the motion of your subject with your camera, from right to left, or left to right. The goal is to keep…