Limit yourself. With all the options we have in photography today why is this important? We get caught up in the big picture, the gear, the “rules,” the latest and greatest apps, plug-ins and software and it can all be quite overwhelming. How do you possibly learn all this stuff?
I don’t know about you but I have quite a large backlog of images I’ve never really culled and/or edited. I get home from a trip or other photo outing and do a quick scan through, pick out a few images that jump out at me, edit those, post on
Visualizing artwork on your walls is not always easy. Many decorating companies offer a service that allows you to place artwork on your own walls, virtually so you can get an idea of how it looks. Visualizing arrangements When you place an image in a mock-up situation, it can help
Road trips can be long, planned-out adventures. They can also be short trips that are taken with no real plan to stop along the way. A few years ago, I was spending my days in hospitals, rehab centers and a hospice facility. Hours, days, months. At one point I had
Take a break. What does that even mean anymore? Does everyone take breaks? It seems more and more in this society that we are always “ON” or expected to be ON. As a photographer/artist with a decent following on social media that being “ON” all the time becomes pressure. The
Photos gifts for that special someone for Valentine’s Day are a great way to go beyond the typical chocolate and flowers. Let Fine Art America help you with your gift buying this year. You can choose from a wide variety of options to help you find that perfect photo gift.
We all struggle from time to time with motivation and inspiration, as we try to live creative and productive lives. Sometimes it’s good to take a step back and realize that resting is OK. Rest is one of the best things you can do to feed your creative soul. Be
Who do you follow on social media? Friends, family, friends who are photographers and those who inspire you. Likely that’s what your list looks like. Who do you engage with on social media and why? I’ve been slowly going through my social media accounts and cleaning up my lists. I
Welcome to the world of photography, and congratulations on your first camera! Here are a few tips to help you get started. I know the first thing many will tell you to do is to read the manual. Well, I’m not going to do that because I have to admit,
The holidays are one of the best times to have fun with your photography. Bryan Esler wrote this article about Getting Creative on Christmas Morning. Here are a few more tips that may add something different and fun to your holiday photos. 1. Think outside of the gift-wrapped box Have
How much time do you spend creating for yourself? If you are running a photography business, my guess is the answer is not much or not as much as you’d like. Even as a hobby photographer, are you able to get out and photograph as much as you’d like? Probably
Year-end will be here before you know it. Was it a good year for you and your photography business? As in any business, it’s a good idea to evaluate where you are and what you might need to do to wrap up your year. And also to plan for next
