First Shot

First Shot

I was recently thinking about when I got my very first camera for Christmas. I was in middle school, and I was thrilled to finally have a “real camera”. It had 3 shutter speeds and a built in flash. Wow! So of course, I set out that Christmas day to make a bunch of really… [Continue Reading]

HDR Photographs: Wonderful Examples To Study

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High dynamic range photos (HDR) can be garish and ugly when done poorly, or be beautiful and striking expressionist-like photos when well done.  Vandelay Design has put together a gallery of 25 beautiful examples of HDR photography. HDR Photographs: Wonderful Examples To Study Click here for Vandelay Design’s gallery of HDR photographs For those who… [Continue Reading]

Annie Liebovitz Interview: A Master Of Portrait Photography

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Update From Steve about this Annie Liebovitz  interview: here’s an email he sent me… Annie Liebovitz is one of my all time favorite photographers. Her work with Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair has been ground breaking for many years. When she was traveling with the Obama campaign, she was here in Charleston for one of… [Continue Reading]

30 Examples Of Great Still Life Photography

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There are many different paths to learn how to Think Like A Photographer. Taking Steve’s course is just one good choice. Another is to look deeply and carefully at outstanding photos.  Here’s 30 examples of great still life photography.  Just click the link below for a fine showcase of still life photography. Showcase of Still… [Continue Reading]

How To Shoot A Beach Photo: 25 Great Examples

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Everyone loves the beach, so it’s natural you’re looking for examples of how to shoot a beach photo. 25 great examples can be found at this article below over at the always excellent Vandelay Design website. This first (of 25) outstanding examples is by Mel Brackstone.  He calls it Coffee Rocks.  Click on the image… [Continue Reading]