We offer so much more than photographs on a screen, or a piece of paper. Photographers create timeless treasures. Our work, big, bold or small makes an impact. Throughout our blog, we’ll share how we, as photographers see and make images that stand the test of time. Sure, we take hundreds, even thousands of images. […]
Author: Sheen Watkins
Sheen Watkins is a conservationist, wildlife photographer, instructor, author and photography writer. You can follow her photography on Facebook, Instagram and her website.
It’s the new year, and like many, we make and break resolutions by the time you’re reading this blog. We really don’t need the resolution to elevate our photography. Improving our shooting and post-processing techniques reside in our DNA. At various stages in our photography, we stall, burn out, ramp it up and throw it […]
Let’s take a look a photography careers today. Our challenge and opportunity? How to grow and support your livelihood as a photographer. First, your work is the foundation of your story as a photographer and artist. And, your work spans more than the snapping of the shutter. It is your brand. Period. If your mission […]
For those of us that use and love Lightroom, new features pop up from time to time. Lightroom’s Color Grading feature replaces Split Toning. At first? Shock factor! Split Toning is awesome and is one of my go-to tools. After playing with Color Grading though, my breathing returns to normal and I’m psyched. Read on […]
You have a photography website or have thought about creating one. Sure, Instagram, Facebook and other social media offer platforms to share your work. Viewers spend a few seconds seeing, liking and commenting on your image. Then, well, they move on to the next image or story in their feed. It’s the world we live […]
Challenge: You have the option of buying, using or traveling with one lens. If you packed that one lens for your next trip, appointment, or event, what would it be? For some that answer is easy. For smartphone users, point and shoot cameras, no decisions necessary. Those of us with DSLRS and multiple lenses, we […]