On Thursday, August 19, I’ll be sharing some tips at Waubonsie State Park about how to make the most of your cell phone camera. Almost everyone carries one and they’re incredibly powerful, and the have a bunch of new features (along with some quirks) that […]
Feel like a nice summertime hike? Then join me for a photography hike at Waubonsie State Park at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4 – we’ll explore the scenic Ridge Trail and talk about nature photography, which is a wide, WIDE subject! I certainly don’t […]
This is the last installment in the “10 Secrets for Stunning Nature Photos” video series, and it’s dedicated to some of the most common nature photography errors — and easy ways to avoid them! Seriously, why bother making the mistakes if you don’t have to? […]
Nature photos don’t have to include just trees and hills and sky — sometimes you can create a stronger nature photo by adding a person! In this video, you’ll see some examples and hopefully start thinking about your nature photos in a different way. https://www.facebook.com/BurOakPhoto/videos/728826454514107
Well, this is neat! In honor of World Photography Day on August 19, my employer handed me the microphone, so to speak, to share “5 Tips for Share-Worthy Photos” with our Facebook friends — thanks, Physicians Mutual!
A shortcut to powerful photos? Yep, it exists! In this video, Shelly explains the rule of thirds and shows how you can use it to create photographs that you’ll be proud to share.
Nature is chaotic! To take a photo that makes an impact, you have to cut through the chaos and remove distractions. In this video, Shelly shares four examples of “Arranging the Scene,” ranging from minor tweaks to creating a work of art from scratch!
Remember back in the film camera days, when your photo was “done” after you pressed the shutter button? Well, now digital photo editing has opened up exciting new opportunities for creativity! In this video, you’ll learn some basic — and easy! — edits that you […]
Morels! Sweet William! Jack-in-the-Pulpit! Spring plants are popping up everywhere, and in this fourth video in the series “10 Secrets for Stunning Nature Photos,” Shelly shares tips to create woodland flower photos that really stand out.
Don’t you wish there was clear recipe for taking great photos? Well, good news — in this video, you’ll learn the simple secret to capturing compelling landscape photos of Iowa’s spectacular scenery! (Hat tip to Waubonsie State Park for providing many of the scenes in […]
