The winter months can be grueling on the creative juices, can't they? Once the time changes and the days become shorter, it's hard to tap into the artistic spirit. Sometimes all you need is a little inspiration to jumpstart your creativity, so I've put together [...]
Sometimes artists get stuck. Sometimes they need a little creative push. In a search for such inspiration, I came across a book that was highly recommended by those in the know again and again. I was intrigued. The title... Steal Like an Artist by [...]
The glimmer of chrome in the sunlight. The creamy texture of the wood grain. The soft sound of water lapping against the hull of the boat. The reminiscence of a time long past. Nikon D7000 | 18-55mm lens at 22mm | f/4 | 1/100 sec [...]
I don't know about you, but there's just something about warm, vibrant colors that I absolutely love! So, when I was editing this photo and the colors just weren't quite right, I turned to the Illumination Collection to come to my rescue. These things are [...]
As a photographer, it's just a matter of time before you'll be asked to take a photo that you're also going to be a part of. Before you freak out and think, "Oh, that's impossible!" I want to share a few tips I used recently [...]
After weeks of brutal, back-breaking work putting in the back yard at our new house (moving dirt, spreading rock, and laying sod), my husband and I made the decision to have a nice, relaxing holiday at home. We planned on grilling up some pork chops [...]
Raise your hand if you've ever been caught in the dreaded photo rut. I'm willing to bet your hand is in the air right now, as is mine. Getting stuck is all part of the creative process. It's not a matter of if, it's a [...]
Yes. Yes, it is. From the very beginning of our adventure in photography, we've been told to strive for tack sharp photos. And we should... in the beginning that is. But you'll find out soon enough that rules are made to be broken, and I [...]
We recently received a question from a reader about shooting volleyball action: “Have you ever taken pictures of someone playing volleyball? If so, what kind of lens did you use?” ─Sue We sent Sue's question to our Creative Team member and [...]