Apr 24, 2019 | Speaking My Mind
As I was looking back through the archives, this post caught my eye… it seems as if no matter how determined I am to make the self-care changes I need to make, I keep on making the same old mistakes… (edited to bring it up to date) the last couple of...
Apr 17, 2019 | Wordless Wednesday
Apr 10, 2019 | photography
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” ― Pablo Picasso Rule number 5… well it’s not really a rule at all. Over the previous four weeks, we’ve looked at the rule of thirds, framing, filling the frame and embracing negative...
Apr 3, 2019 | photography
the use of negative space is a simple tool to highlight the simplicity or beauty of an object in a photo Negative space, sometimes referred to as white space, is a concept that’s been used in art, design, architecture, and sculpture for hundreds of years. what...
Mar 27, 2019 | photography
what is the ‘frame’ and why should you fill it In a nutshell, the ‘frame’ refers to the edges of your photograph. To ‘fill the frame’ means to get in close, to make your subject a significant portion of the final image. Filling the...
Mar 20, 2019 | photography
the rules of composition in photography were created as a guideline for what works to create a good photo There is no right or wrong way to do photography. In the end, it all comes back to the perspective of the photographer, and the viewer of the photograph, as to...
Mar 13, 2019 | photography
rules When you were a kid you hated them. And I’ll bet there are times as an adult that you wish they didn’t exist too! The wonderful thing about rules in photography is that you can break them. As many times as you like. However you like. Because...
Feb 27, 2019 | live laugh love
it has been too long between posts I’m looking forward to delving into taking stock #15. It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these posts, and they’re always good for reflecting on what has been going on and what is coming up for me...