We all have it. That one photo that ignited the passion for photography in each of us. For me, it was 25 years ago using a $6.99 Kodak disposable film camera. On an excursion to Yosemite, I found myself walking down a path where the trees opened up, much like
Sometimes you might feel in a funk. It happens to the best of us. We may love what we do for work and motivation is high, but sometimes we just lose that drive and we may start to question what we do for work. Not only is motivation important in
It’s always interesting to know what photography means and does for people. Our motivations, ideas and creative processes may be different, but we all share the love for photography. We may feel that passion burning less brightly after some time. But when that happens, one of the quick ways to
Can you make a living out of your passion for photography? Everyone knows that the short answer to that is yes. However, what is it truly like to go professional? What kind of work do you need to put in if you want to make photography pay the bills? These
Recognizing and developing your passion isn’t as easy as it seems. In this special video edition, I sat down with 13-year old photographer Grace Lee while at Photoshop World and helped her discover her passion for photographing musicians and how she can expand that passion to different styles. Topics include
I feel so fortunate. I get to travel all over and meet thousands of photographers each year. Each of them is different with a unique view of the world, and it’s a privilege to be inspired and shoot with them. Some of the people I meet are full timers, like
This is a guest post by Brooke Shaden. She is well known for her portraits that show fantastic realities. She combines painterly techniques as well as the square format. She also takes traditional photographic properties are replaces things with otherworldly elements. If you’re self-employed, or you have a creative passion,
In between jobs, a few friends and I took a trip to the beach for a little rest and relaxation. Teddy, Alec, Vanelli and myself trekked out to the Sanibel Island Lighthouse just outside Fort Myers, Florida. Some of us…Vanelli…couldn’t sit still long enough and decided to come up with
Guest Post & Photo by Valerie Jardin One of the greatest satisfactions in the world is to turn your passion into a successful business. While most photographers have no desire to make a living behind the camera, it remains the ultimate goal for many. With skills and a lot of
When I was in high school one of the classes I took was astronomy. It wasn’t my favorite subject, since I’m not a huge fan of studying math and science, but I was lucky to have a very insightful teacher. One of the things that my teacher would tell us
