I’m embarrassed to admit this: as much as I love reading and photography, I’d never considered combining my passions and reading a book about photography. Fortunately, thanks to a recommendation, this light bulb finally went off!
Tag: Photography
Learning Astrophotography
As a lifelong learner, the best, most fulfilling days are the ones when I learn something new. There’s nothing as thrilling as the feeling you get from learning a new fact, making a discovery, or having an “Aha!” moment. I recently had the chance to be part of a magical learning experience as a participant in an Our State Magazine Photography workshop in the Outer Banks, led by two phenomenally talented photographers.
How to Level Up Your Photography Skills
One of the images I captured while taking a photo lesson with a professional landscape photographer. Three and a half years ago, I rediscovered my love for photography while standing in a Panera parking lot, watching an amazing sunset unfold. Since then, landscape photography has become a fulfilling side business, sparked this growing blog, taken … Continue reading How to Level Up Your Photography Skills
Finding Inspiration in the Sameness
Have you found yourself looking around for new ideas and coming up empty? It can be hard as an artist, creative, or business person to find creative ideas, especially when you need them most. One of the things I do when I’m stuck in a rut with my photography is to challenge myself to find … Continue reading Finding Inspiration in the Sameness
Shoot More, Show Less
Over the years, I have found a winning formula for quickly getting a stellar shot from every photo shoot, regardless of the conditions or your experience level. My successful photo session equation is to “shoot more and show less”.
Spooky Photos
In honor of Halloween, I have assembled my scariest photos for this post. From a demented doll to spider webs to skeletons, these images are sure to haunt you.
Lazy Days Arts and Crafts Festival
I’m not a festival person. While I love all of the components of a festival – arts, crafts, live music, and good food – there’s something about putting them all together that’s usually a turn-off for me. Maybe it's the parking, the heat, the milling around – I don’t know. Festivals almost always sound better than they actually are. However, the Town of Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival was an exception.
Wrightsville Beach, N.C.
Located on an island off the coast of Wilmington, N.C., Wrightsville Beach is one of my favorite beaches because of its stunning views, easy access, and special memories. Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Because it is only a 2-hour drive from where we live, Wrightsville has been the site of countless day trips for my husband and … Continue reading Wrightsville Beach, N.C.
State Farmers Market
Our State Farmers Market offers fresh produce, a chance to practice photography, and marketing insights. One of our favorite summer activities is visiting the State Farmers Market to pick up locally grown fresh-cut flowers and produce harvested just a few hours before. We are repeat customers of the Farmers Market because the taste and quality … Continue reading State Farmers Market
Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour
From holding hops to watching ingredients spin around in copper kettles, the Beyond the Pale tour of the Sierra Nevada Craft Brewery immerses visitors in the beer-making process. You would probably be hard-pressed to find someone who likes beer less than I do. Despite not being a beer drinker, I truly enjoyed the “Beyond the … Continue reading Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour