The Perils Of Being A Photographer

“Stay focused, go after your dreams, and keep moving toward your goals.” - LL Cool J

Hello Photographers,

Stay true to yourself, yet always be open to learning. Work hard, and never give up on your dreams, even when nobody else believes they can come true but you. These are not cliches but real tools you need no matter what you do in life to stay focused on your path. Most people fail because they don’t focus and eventually quit. But we aren’t those people, are we? Let’s get to it.

Capture The Moment: But You Don’t Need All Of Them

Cameras these days are ridiculous. We can capture the moment quickly, write them on cards, and go through the images later. It gives you much more than you need and is synonymous with the panda bear, who eats bamboo all day to get a few nutrients. Perhaps that’s why they always look so sad. With this thought process, photographers who overshoot intending to edit it all in post-production with no in-camera skills are the shutterbug equivalent of sad pandas. TAKE A LOOK →​

Why Do My Photos Of Famous Places Look Bad?

As part of its long-running “Notes and Queries” segment, The Guardian asked its readers why photographs of beautiful scenery “never do it justice?” The following week, reader responses were published, offering great practical advice for amateur shutterbugs seeking to improve their travel photos. TAKE A LOOK →​

Grab Your Street Photography Guided Resource Kit

What I love about these resource kits is that they offer multiple avenues of learning, and they cost less than $3.00! The kit includes videos, project sheets, cheat sheets, quick guides, case studies, and more. In my opinion, there is no better value out there for training in photography. Check it out. TAKE A LOOK →​

The Perils Of Being A Photographer

As photographers, we tend to think, “Anything for the shot.” But we shouldn’t ignore safety. This poor wedding photographer lost his life in an effort to get a unique picture. Read about it here and stay safe. TAKE A LOOK →​​

Photographer Captures Majestic Portraits Of Hens And Roosters

A photographer who has taken studio portraits of chickens for the last eight years says he is “captivated” by them. Check out these amazing creatures and his fantastic portraits! TAKE A LOOK →​

“As I get older, the more I stay focused on the acceptance of myself and others, and choose compassion over judgment and curiosity over fear.” - Tracee Ellis Ross

Tomorrow: A deep dive into understanding the lifespan of your images.

– Jeff

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