One of the staples of my photography—and a big reason that clients give me repeat assignments—is my ability to capture portraits that convey the emotions of the people and the context that they find themselves in at that particular moment, whether they’re war refugees or victims of natural disasters. Often, beginning photographers will see an […]
As a photographer, it’s important to keep things fresh and creative. Yet, it’s so easy to inadvertently fall into a rut and start shooting everything the same way out of habit. One way to approach your art with fresh eyes—so you continue to take unique photos—is to intentionally change your shooting angle. Doing this brings […]
For a few minutes every day, you have the opportunity to create magic with your camera. Sure, photography is always a little magical, allowing us to see things you normally can’t with the naked eye. Stopping time for a split second, making one moment last forever. But one of the most magical times of day […]
“When you think you know everything, you stop learning.” Efrain Padro Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, and Director, Lori Allen, bring Efrain Padro back to the podcast to discuss the myth of talent. Efrain is one of our most popular instructors, and recently taught two sessions to writers at the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop […]
Yesterday I challenged you to take one photo every day for the next 21 days. And as a dangling carrot to help you build a habit of getting your camera out every day, I brought back our $1,000 Photo Challenge. Of course, I’d love it if you learned to take better pictures this week because […]
It’s 2018! Today, I’m writing to you from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jordan and I decided to start the year somewhere new and exciting – so we found an apartment in Buenos Aires and bought a one-way ticket to arrive on New Year’s Eve. Our apartment terrace, where I can’t wait to set up a stock […]
Happy New Year! At Breakfast Stock Club we often talk about setting goals as we welcome in a new year. And goals are great – I love them, but… …this year, let’s focus on something even simpler. Let’s talk about time. Most everyone I chat with seems to agree – time goes way too quickly […]
If you’re looking to try out some fun new photo tricks without breaking the bank, here are three photo tools for under $5.00 each. In fact, you might already have this stuff lying around your house! 1. Foam board. For a couple of bucks, pick up a large piece of white foam board from your […]
Ugh, has this ever happened to you… You’re in a moment that is beyond spectacular. Your heart is in love with the light and the beautiful scene in front of you so you raise your camera to your eye, snap a picture, then look at the back of the screen and all you see is […]
Maybe I’m weird, but I love stuff like this… Patterns… symmetry… texture… doorways. I printed this photo I took in India to hang on my wall, but I would never have printed the original version I brought home on my camera… Whenever you point your lens up at something and your camera is no longer […]
