Sunday, September 28, 2014

9 Sources of Inspiration for Photography & Painting

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Lately, I have had several people ask me what inspires me to paint and take photographs. This really got me to thinking about what makes me do what I do when it comes to my artwork. It led me to sit down and make a list of things that inspire my creativity. In the process […]...9 Sources of Inspiration for Photography & Painting

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Faded + Blurred to Close at the End of the Year

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Yesterday, Jeffery Saddoris, co-author and curator of the photography inspiration site Faded + Blurred  announced that they will post their last article this Friday, September 26th, 2014. Faded + Blurred has been in operation since 2009 and since then has published over 1,000 beautiful, inspiring articles and really pushed the industry in new and ex...Faded + Blurred to Close at the End of the Year

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Sunday, September 21, 2014

Interesting Photo of the Day: Tree-Canopied Country Road in South Carolina

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South Carolina tends to bring to mind an image of hot, lazy afternoons with the locals trying to stay cool by drinking iced tea on the front porch, fanning their faces from the scorching heat on streets lined with massive, green, beautiful oak trees. This image of a SC rural road, similarly brings to mind […]...Interesting Photo of the Day: Tree-Canopied Country Road in South Carolina

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Tips for Taking Gorgeous Wedding Glamour Shots

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One of the most important tasks as a wedding photographer is capturing that gorgeous glamour shot of the bride. She has spent countless months preparing for this day and thousands of dollars on her dress, shoes, hair, and makeup; it is the photographer’s job to make sure she looks as beautiful as possible. Robert Harrington […]...Tips for Taking Gorgeous Wedding Glamour Shots

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Saturday, September 13, 2014

7 Inspiring Tips to Improve Your Photography

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Most photographers will agree that images must be made with intention. And photographer George Diebold is not exception. In his full-length video workshop, Diebold shared the thought process behind his shooting and what drives him to make his images. He also showcased some of his best images that reflected his unique style: Many of the thoughts Diebold […]...7 Inspiring Tips to Improve Your Photography

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

For Better Photographs, Don't Think Big, Think Simple

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This post is in celebration of simple ideas, executed brilliantly. Incredibly simple ideas demonstrate that simplicity, combined with brilliant execution, can result in incredibly powerful images that affect us far more deeply than those that are more complex and technically well executed, but are boring and bring nothing new to the table. To make better images, st...For Better Photographs, Don't Think Big, Think Simple

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

The Disappearing Art of Large Format Photography

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Large format photography is the oldest form of photography, and yet it is still practiced by many enthusiasts today, not only for its superior image quality, but also because it lends itself to a slower, more contemplative photographic style. In the beautiful video below, you can follow film photographer Lúis Plácido as he takes us...The Disappearing Art of Large Format Photography

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

25 Premium Photoshop Tutorials: How to do Photo Manipulation

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Learning all the ways you can edit your photos and images is like someone that finally learns the proper drawing techniques. Before, the person was making interesting doodles, now he/she’s creating works of art. The talent was there but it was not fully utilized until full knowledge of the possibilities was gained. And it’s the [&...25 Premium Photoshop Tutorials: How to do Photo Manipulation

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