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Photography Project: December Daily
Welcome back for your last creative challenge! If you are brand new to the blog, every month in 2017 I have posted a creative exercise or a mini photography project for you to do. This is the final one of the year, so I hope you can join me for it!
So, here it is: the final challenge of 2017.
If you have been following along since the start of the year, I hope you have enjoyed them all! We’ve had a great mix of challenges I think, definitely something for everyone.
Remember, you can do the vast majority of these challenges at ANY time, so I’ll be back next week with a post that rounds up ALL the different challenges and projects I have here on the blog, so that you can pin or bookmark it for easy reference for going forward.
But back to this final challenge, as we are going to take on a mini photography project for this final month: a December Daily.
Case Study: Auto to Awesome student Katie Lynn
One of the BEST things about teaching people photography is simply the impact it can have on your students, and the images they take.
Seriously, nothing makes me feel happier than when I get an email from a student saying how much more confident they feel after taking one of my courses, or how it is all coming together for them, or when I see a student on Facebook or Instagram and they are simply rocking their camera.
A few weeks ago, I was on Instagram and viewing some of the images posted by my students, when a few caught my eye. They were from the same photographer, Katie Lynn, and I was blown away by how amazing they were. I was even happier when I learnt that she shoots with what some would call “basic” gear - an entry level camera with a crop sensor and the kit lens - absolute, 100% proof that you honestly don’t need the most expensive gear to make great photographs!
So I asked Katie Lynn if she would do a case study for me, because I really wanted you to see the impact learning your camera can make on your images, and how it can improve your skills and images SO much more than getting the latest lens or a new set of actions.
I’ve done a few case studies on the blog (I’ve linked to them at the bottom of this post if you would like to read more!) as I love seeing the journeys of photographers, but this is the first time I have had a student do this so I am extra delighted to have Katie here!
Take it away, Katie….
Gift Ideas For Photographers: The Ultimate List
It’s getting to be that most magical time of the year: the time when you might be allowed to get your hands on some new photography loot!
To help you with some ideas of what to put on your own wish list, or what to give a photographer friend or family member, here are some ideas that I know you would love to receive in your stocking this year.
Pin it or share it with your family so they know what they can get you!
Creativity Exercise: Produce a Photo Series
Welcome back for another creative challenge! If you are new to the blog, every month for 2017 I have been posting a photography project / creative exercise for you to do. There is only a couple of months left , but come back again on the first Tuesday of December for your FINAL assignment of 2017! You can of course do these projects / creativity exercises at ANY time, so at the bottom of this post you will find links to the previous challenges too :)
For this month's challenge we are going to be creating a photo series.
What is a photo series I hear you ask? Well, it's simply a group of photos that come together to create a common theme or story.
Ready? Let's dive in!
Should I use Lightroom CC or Lightroom Classic CC?
Adobe recently announced that there is now TWO different versions of Lightroom available on its subscription plan, and naturally, that has lead to some confusion about what the differences between the two are, and which one you should use.
These two different versions are called Lightroom CC and LIghtroom Classic, and they are each aimed at entirely different sets of people, so you do want to make sure you are using the best one for your needs.
You might also be wondering what the heck happened to Lightroom 6, the only version of LIghtroom available as a download version for a one time fee, so we’ll cover that today too!
Phew, that’s a lot to get through - best crack on...
4 Tips For Photographing Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, I thought I'd pop in to give you some tips for getting the best pictures you can during this fun holiday!
This is one time where I think I have as much fun capturing the event as other people have in taking part :)
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It's been quite a few years now since I made the switch from Aperture Priority Mode to shooting in Manual Mode, and it was one of the BEST things I ever did to improve my photography skills.
It was like a whole new world opened up to me, and I started TRULY understanding exposure, and in turn, getting the images that I wanted.
Of course, there was a lot to learn, and there are some things I wish I had known before I started!
So, here are 10 things about shooting in Manual Mode that you might just wish you knew…