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!
World Photography Day
Snow on the Mountain
Snow on the Mountain photo caption (edited version): As August’s heat and humidity drape over us like a blanket, the refreshing green and white blossoms of Snow on the Mountain emerge to dot our landscape with the cool promise of later seasons. Snow on the […]
Secret #8: Use “The Thirds”
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.
Secret #7: Arrange the Scene!
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!
The Power of Editing! Secret # 6
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 […]
Take Control of the Atmosphere! Secret #5
Take control of the atmosphere in your photos – really, you can! This week, Shelly demonstrates how to use a few common items you probably already have around your house to spice up your photographs of flowers and other small subjects.
Secret #4: Change Your Angle!
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.
Stunning Nature Photos: Secret #3
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 […]
Secret #2 for Stunning Nature Photos
Last week, I talked about how to work the shot — how to try different approaches to a photograph when you’re on location, to see what works and what doesn’t. This week, the focus is on the “when” rather than the “where” — we’ll take […]
10 Secrets for Stunning Nature Photos: Secret #1
It’s time to share the first secret to taking stunning nature photos! This is the first video in a series I’m working on in partnership with Friends of Waubonsie State Park — I hope that after watching it, you’ll spend the rest of the week […]