Getting out of your comfort zone is great for creativity. It not only gets the heart pumping but can also get the brain thinking. I have been working with a new client, who is a fantastic creative herself and her brief was for ‘a riot of color’ for Mardi Gras
As a photographer and content creator, I’ve learned that sometimes the most captivating images aren’t always about razor-sharp focus. In fact, embracing soft focus can often add a unique depth and atmosphere to your photos, especially in challenging shooting conditions. Let’s take a look at how you can harness the
Here in Down Under, it’s officially winter. It’s cold (down to 0°C in the mornings), but instead of just cold, wet and grey, we have clear skies and sunshine. It’s a little weird, but I’m sure the rain will be back. Meanwhile, I decided to grab the Thypoch Simera 28mm
This is a great setup anytime. When you are stuck inside on a rainy day and are looking for something to do on the creative side with your photography. Playing with water is one of my favorite things to do. Breaking out the water droplet kit can be a little
Daily themes in photography have been a great way to bring focus to my work and that of many other photographers I know. Why participate in daily themes? Having a subject matter to already focus on can help motivate us to pick up the camera and create an image (or
About five years ago I started writing almost every morning and it’s helped my photography and my business. Below I explain how. “The Artist Way” “The Artist Way” is a book/workbook by Julia Cameron. It had been recommended to me by a fellow artist (or two). When I first got
Stuck at home on a miserable day? Why not take a creative class (or two) to fill in a dreary afternoon? What better time to learn something to set your inspiration on fire than a day when you really don’t want to be out shooting? Here are some ideas. ThinkTapLearn
I’ve had these shells in my office for almost a year. For whatever reason, I just wasn’t feeling inspired to photograph them. Several months ago, I did pull them out and played with backgrounds, but that was it. I had other ideas in my head, and finally decided to act
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, are you still stuck for cute and creative ideas for capturing the family and kids this year? Here are some super cute and creative photography ideas for Mother’s Day with little ones. The present I know it sounds simple, but giving the kids
Journaling can be a great way to keep your photography life in order. Being a photographer often means wearing many different hats. Juggling business, finance, marketing, travel, appointments on top of just having to do the actual photoshoots. I don’t think it makes much difference if you are a wedding
During this whole lockdown situation of 2020 and 2021, I have spent a great deal of time trying to stay creative and inventive. I’ve spent a LOT of time shooting macro and still life. After spending quite a while fence-sitting, I finally decided to jump into Lensbaby lenses. I already
Often most people tend to think of shooting things at a distance with their zoom lens, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Here is how to get creative with your zoom lens. Get in close There is nothing stopping you from getting in close, apart from your lenses
