The 7 things I'm grateful for in 2021
Yep 2021 was a challenging year to say the least. But I scrounged and found 7 things I’m grateful for…and threw in some photos and a video montage to boot….
What makes a photo “good”?
What makes a photo “good” anyway? Is it just a matter of opinion? Not necessarily…
3 things people are surprised by when I critique their photos
Photo critiques are a fabulous way to get valuable feedback on how to improve your photo skills. During the critiques I do with my students, I started seeing a few things show up again and again…
Make Your Subject The Star
Is it obvious what the subject of your photos is? It should be! That’s what makes your images more interesting, more intriguing, and the best viewer experience. In this blog post you’ll learn 4 techniques to make sure the subject is obvious in your photos.
4 tips to improve your photo skills without boarding a plane
If you’ve been feeling a bit uninspired to get your camera out lately, but still want to work on your photo skills…here are 4 tips for you to learn and get creative while still at home.
To plan or not to plan. That is the question.
What kind of travel planner are you? Do you plan every detail, every photoshoot? Or do you like to stay flexible? I’ll help you figure out what works best for you.
Au revoir 2020. I can’t say I’ll really miss you much.
I’ll admit that I’m pretty happy to say au revoir to 2020. Go on a little walk down memory lane with me and find out what this very challenging year taught me.
Finding inspiration when you’re not traveling
How do you make the most of your perspective, your uniqueness? Inspiration. This post is about finding your inspiration, your juju, your inner reason for picking up that camera in the first place.
Photographing Cemeteries: Telling the Story of Your Ancestors
Learn how to create photos of cemeteries that tell the story of that final resting place of those who have gone before us…
How To Make Photos Like A Traveler Instead Of A Tourist
Do you take photos of pretty places? Or do you make photos of your experience? Let’s talk about how to really capture the feeling, the experience with your photos…
Simple(ish) Formula For Travel Photography Success
Simple might be overstated, let’s say ‘not as complicated as we try to make it’ formula for travel photo success. I’m going to walk you through the basic steps to take, so that you can improve and enjoy the process of creating travel photos.
Top 9 Tips For Making Travel Photos You Love
This is my 50th blog post!! To celebrate I picked my top 9 tips from previous posts and brought them all to you in one place…
What I Learned From Visiting One of the Most Beautiful Towns in France
One of our favorite towns in France was Annecy. Why? Because it was so striking and so charming all at the same time. Come along on our trip there, and find out what I learned…
Shallow Depth of Field...I Think I'm In Love
Shallow depth of field is one of those style choices that can really come in handy when your subject is fabulous, but the background...not so much…
6 Things NOT To Do When Photographing Landscapes
You might think that the scene is SO spectacular that a gorgeous photo is guaranteed. But not necessarily…