The connection between photography and music has always fascinated me. Like many, I was deeply exposed to music growing up. As a child, I learned how to play the piano by ear, often reconstructing complex melodies in my head…
Tag: Composition
Using “Sense of Place” to Build Stronger Photographic Images
“If all your life means to you is water running over rocks, then photograph it, but I want to create something that would not have existed without me.” ~Minor White…
Still Photography: Telling Better Stories Through Cinematography
So what exactly is the secret to telling compelling stories in a single image? Before I can answer this often elusive question, it’s important to have a better understanding of cinematography and how it specifically relates to still photography…
Be Like The Wise Old Owl
“For like the sage Owl who watches and patiently waits when hunting his prey, we too must learn how to quiet the voices in our heads. Only then, are we able to truly hear and feel the pulse of the magnificent landscape around us.”…
“Everything In the Photo Should Matter.”
To quote master travel photographer Nevada Wier, “Everything in the photo should matter.” So, what exactly does “Everything” mean to you?…
“Picture This: How Pictures Work” by Molly Bang
Weighing in at a mere 96 pages and looking like something you’d pull from your child’s bookcase, “Picture This” is deceivingly simple, yet absolutely brilliant…
