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  • The Creative Image–Cell Phone Photographs and Cyanotype Prints October 8, 2019
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Drone Photography–It’s All About Altitude

teachesphoto March 28, 2019

Often I am asked if composing a photograph with a drone is the same as creating an image at ground level. It is similar, of course, but being able to make large adjustments to the altitude of a camera adds …

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The 4 Piece Photo Challenge

teachesphoto February 27, 2019

It’s raining outside, you can’t go out and play and you’re developing cabin fever. What to do? Assign yourself the 4 Piece Photo Challenge! Sounds silly, I admit, but it’s a great tool for building up your photographic creativity.

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phalaenopsis, or moth orchids in a greenhouse

Give Yourself A Photo Assignment II

teachesphoto February 20, 2019

I have too many interests! Photography is my passion, but I also love cooking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, gardening—the list goes on. Orchids have always fascinated the gardener in me and at one point, I decided to give myself an assignment …

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Location photography workshop Spring 2019.

Join A Location Photography Workshop In Spring 2019

teachesphoto February 13, 2019

Join professional magazine photographer Chuck Place for 5 fun location photo shoots on consecutive Saturday mornings starting March 23 in the Santa Ynez Valley wine country and Santa Barbara area. With input from Chuck, fine tune your photographic skills and …

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Great Photography Tool For Leveling Your Camera

teachesphoto February 5, 2019

I love my cameras! There, I’ve said it. Neither my Canon 5D MkII or MkIII has ever quit on me. They give me consistent, predictable results. The quality is great and if an image does not resonate well, I know …

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Photographing The Shape Of Motion With Shutter Drag

teachesphoto January 22, 2019

Most of the time we love fast shutter speeds. They “freeze” the moment. But on the other hand, fast shutter speeds also hide the beauty and grace of movement. The swirl of a dancer, the sensuous shape of a breaking …

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@Joyce Wilson "Speak the Truth"

The Ten Commandments Of Great Photographs

teachesphoto December 12, 2018

I was recently invited to be the juror for the annual Captured Photographic Exhibition at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club Second Friday Art Exhibition. During the years I have judged for professional photographic organizations and taught at Brooks Institute, I …

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1/15 second exposure blurs Navajo Gourd Dancers.

Photographing Native American Powwows: Planning, Etiquette and Tips

teachesphoto November 29, 2018

I could feel the drum beat in my bones, almost like a heart beat. Native American dancers seemed to float just above the dance floor, red rock canyon walls towering over the dance arena. I was photographing the annual Gallup …

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Traditional Native American dancers sidelit by the setting sun

Magic Hour Photography: Get Creative And Capture The Drama

teachesphoto November 7, 2018

Few photographers can resist shooting a beautiful sunset. Clouds build up, color starts to develop, you have a perfect ocean or lake surface for great reflections or you found some fascinating trees or buildings to silhouette against the colorful sky. …

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Halloween Photo Shoots: A Return To Childhood Fun

teachesphoto October 24, 2018

I’m a big fan of Halloween and I love photography. That’s the beauty of October. I get to combine two of my great passions. As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, harvest season in my area kicks …

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